Thursday wasn't just the day that the NBA released its full schedule for next season. It's also the day that NBA social media teams showed their stuff with what's become a tradition: Schedule-release videos. Here are some of our favorites.
Chicago Bulls Flipping through our 2024-25 schedule ✍️ @ATT | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/HHz3sCUUH8 The Chicago Bulls went for animation, hyping the upcoming season by means of a "flip book" cartoon showing its players sinking jumpers, dunking and throwing behind-the-back passes.
The execution was unique and not too busy, as players are clearly identifiable, simple backgrounds indicate other cities. Plus, who doesn't love a flip book? One interesting element is the order the Bulls show their players. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu appear first, then first-round pick Matas Buzelis, before ostensible superstar Zach LaVine is followed by offseason addition Josh Giddey.
Center Nikola Vucevic didn't make the video, but mascot Benny the Bull did. Does that say anything about the team's hierarchy? Cleveland Cavaliers Can you solve the Cavs 2024-25 Schedule? https://t.co/GTYKB7OSqQ @seatgeek | #LetEmKnow pic.
twitter.com/8fwER3V4em The Cavaliers schedule video is aimed at anyone who loves the New York Times Games app. It begins with a Wordle parody called "Wordly," which spells out "Bucks.
" Then their version of Connections lists foursomes like "Cheese Steak, Rocky, Embiid, Dr. J" to indicate Philly and roasts the Warriors by grouping "Curry, Golden Ga.