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An animated alternate broadcast is coming to the NBA. Following multiple attempts with the NFL, the NBA's Adam Silver era will see a childish depiction of Christmas. According to Disney, the New York Knicks game vs.
the San Antonio Spurs will receive the Mickey Mouse treatment. The game starts at 12 PM Eastern Time, suitable for children who opened their presents on Christmas morning. Aside from the animated version of Knicks vs.
Spurs, what does the alt-cast entail? © Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports ESPN2 is to air the animated alternate broadcast "Dunk the Halls," but ESPN+ and Disney+ will appease the streaming crowd. In the first animated alternate cast in NBA history, Silver's curiosity for expanding the league continues. For good reason, the Spurs and Knicks haven't faced off in a high-profile matchup since the 1999 NBA Finals.
Both teams haven't shared the same success since the lockout-year NBA Finals, but the Knicks hold more Christmas Day games in league history. Market-wise, New York trumps San Antonio. Historically speaking, for the first time since both teams held relevance in the standings, the Knicks are also the better on-court product than the dynastic San Antonio franchise.
Related: Who Will Unite in Knicks vs. Suns? The content and features of the Dunk the Halls affair are quite detailed. Firstly, the trio broadcast features a classic Disney character.
Alongside Drew Carter and Monica McNutt, famous hot-head Donald Duck stars as the sideline reporter. Disney placed Santa Claus as the cameraman for the "SkyCam" during the Knicks vs. Spurs contest.
For the adults or parents whose kids would rather see the authentic experience, Ryan Ruocco, Corey Alexander, and Cassidy Hubbarth comprise the live-action broadcast. Regardless of how you spin it, thanks to Silver's unique vision, there is something for everyone this Christmas. Related: Why You Should Watch Knicks vs.
Suns.
