"The videos starts with today's stars being asked what memories come to mind when they hear the NBA on NBC. Many of them simply laughed and explained that they weren't even born when NBC carried games. Then, some of the game's past greats including Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Reggie Miller talked about genuine love for the game, and not being concerned with petty debates over which era was the greatest."
"NBC was widely praised for its presentation of the NBA's opening night as the network returned to broadcasting games for the first time in decades. After months of anticipation following a tumultuous NBA media rights negotiation process, the NBA finally returned to NBC on Tuesday night. The first game of the season was between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets; and that game was followed up by the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors."
NBC returned to national NBA broadcasts after decades, opening the season with Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets followed by Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors. A pregame video blended nostalgia and contemporary stars, showing younger players noting they were not born when NBC last carried games, and featuring past greats including Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, and Reggie Miller praising genuine love of the game over era debates. All-time stars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry also appeared. The broadcast emphasized detailed analysis, starting lineup introductions, and a dramatic monologue, favoring presentation of the game itself over postgame banter.
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