ESPN launched another cartoon trailer ahead of the NBA action on Christmas Day with Disney’s favourite characters.

The New York Knicks are scheduled to host the San Antonio Spurs on December 25 at Madison Square Garden.

ESPN released a Disney-related trailer ahead of a special Christmas-themed NBA matchTwitter

Mickey Mouse teamed up with his famous friends to promote the matchTwitter

ESPN will air an animated version of the game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio SpursTwitter

And the famous broadcasters called on Mickey Mouse to promote the match with the help of his famous friends.

Mickey teamed up with Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy and Pluto to get the younger fans excited.

The famous Disney characters will participated in a live animated match between the Knicks and the Spurs.

And there will be a special half-time dunk contest in what has been subbed as “Dunk the Halls”.

Fans will be able to watch the Christmas special at noon on ESPN 2, ESPN+ and Disney+.

This comes after ESPN promoted the NFL clash between the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals with the help of the Simpsons.

The show’s main characters, including Homer Simpson and Bart Simpson, were mocked up as NFL players.

The Bengals beat the Cowboys 27-20 on Tuesday at the AT&T Stadium to add to Dallas’ miserable season.

The Mickey Mouse and Simpsons cast is the latest attempt from sports broadcasters to appeal to younger audiences.

ESPN showed a Toy Story version of a game only last year.

TNT Sports are expected to stream an NBA 2K25 video game version of NBA Cup knockout clashes.

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