George, Wall and Irving amongst the stars featuring.
The NBA has released a new promotional video as the excitement for the build-up to the new season continues, with just 14 days left until tip-off.
The reigning champions, the Miami Heat, will be bidding for a third consecutive title when the campaign gets underway on October 29, but with a competitive Eastern Conference it will be tough for LeBron James and Co. to repeat their heroics again.
With the Chicago Bulls boosted by the return of Derrick Rose, and the likes of the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets all benefiting from strengthening over the summer, it promises to be a intriguing battle in the regular season.
Over in the Western Conference, there is perhaps a more levelled playing field considering the number of teams capable of making it through to the post-season.
Last year’s beaten finalists, the San Antonio Spurs, will hope to bounce back from their disappointment despite their veterans turning another year older, while the Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers will also be in contention.
City rivals the Lakers may well have a struggle on their hands this year after doing little to improve the roster over the summer, while the Golden State Warriors are perhaps the team to watch this season after an impressive run to the play-offs last year.
Nevertheless, it has been a long summer for basketball fans to wait for the new season, but with just two weeks to go there isn’t long left until the league’s top stars are back in action.
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