The half-hour special will lead into new episodes of
"Kickin' It," "Lab Rats" and "Crash &
Bernstein."
[Via Disney XD Press
Release...]
"MY LIFE AS AN NBA
ROOKIE," A SPECIAL THAT REVEALS WHAT LIFE AS A ROOKIE WAS LIKE FOR SOME OF TODAY'S
BIGGEST NBA STARS, PREMIERES MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 ON DISNEY XD
Exclusive Footage Featuring
Anthony Davis' Rookie Experience With the 2012 USA Basketball Men's National
Team
"My Life as an NBA
Rookie," a special that gives audiences an inside look at some of today's
biggest NBA stars in their first year in the league, premieres MONDAY, OCTOBER
29 (7:00-7:30 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD as part of "Nothing But Net
Marathon," a sports-themed marathon featuring episodes of "Kickin'
It," "Lab Rats" and "Crash & Bernstein" beginning
at 5:00 p.m., ET/PT.
Hosted by Billy Unger, star
of Disney XD's "Lab Rats," the special features exclusive footage of
New Orleans Hornets' power forward Anthony Davis practicing with the 2012 USA
Basketball Men's National Team; takes fans behind the scenes at the NBA Draft
Combine and NBA Draft; looks at how players mentally and physically prepare for
training camp and opening night; and reveals entertaining rookie duties.
"My Life as an NBA
Rookie" includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers,
LeBron James of the Miami Heat, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul of the Los Angeles
Clippers, Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler of the New York Knicks, Kyrie
Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kevin Love of the Minnesota Timberwolves,
Deron Williams of the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook of the
Oklahoma City Thunder, among others.
Disney XD is a basic cable
channel and multi-platform brand showcasing a compelling mix of live-action and
animated programming for Kids 6-14, hyper-targeting boys and their quest for
discovery, accomplishment, sports, adventure and humor. Disney XD branded
content spans television, online, mobile and VOD platforms and includes series,
movies and short-form, as well as sports-themed programming developed with
ESPN. In the US, Disney XD is seen on a 24-hour, advertiser supported network
that reaches over 78 million households via basic cable and satellite affiliates.
