ESPN and Marvel, two of Disney’s most high-profile divisions, are teaming to produce an alternative telecast of a May 3 NBA game.The flagship ESPN network will air the regular telecast of the Golden State Warriors-New Orleans Pelicans matchup.
ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and streaming service ESPN+ will carry the Marvel-ized version.Synergy has long existed between the NBA and Disney, a longtime rights holder.
The media company last year created a “bubble” site at its ESPN Wide World of Sports complex near Orlando, FL. The facility allowed the NBA to complete its pandemic-interrupted 2019-20 season.The alternate broadcast on May 3 will integrate elements from an original Marvel story and characters including Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain
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