The two stars' inevitable retirement creates a looming problem for the NBA; fortunately for the league, the solution is just as obvious.

The NBA’s five-game Christmas Day slate averaged about 5.25 million viewers per game across ABC, ESPN and its platforms, in final ratings released by the league and Nielsen on Monday.

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The Lakers’ 115-113 victory over the Warriors — a game pitting Olympic teammates LeBron James and ... is also attributed to ESPN’s “Dunk the Halls” animated alternate broadcast.

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Less than 24 hours after LeBron James went on camera to say ... In addition, the Knicks-Spurs game in the early noon window -- which included an animated “Dunk the Halls’’ alt cast-- drew 4.91 million ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Golden State Warriors ... Part of the increase is also attributed to ESPN’s “Dunk the Halls” animated alternate broadcast. Jalen Green leads ...

The Lakers’ 115-113 victory over the Warriors — a game pitting Olympic teammates LeBron James and Stephen Curry ... Part of the increase is also attributed to ESPN's “Dunk the Halls” animated ...

For instance, NBA Top Shot, a leading sports NFT platform with basketball cards, sold a LeBron James dunk moment for $387,600 ... NFT arts can range from simple illustrations to complex, animated ...