About Game of Zones

Game of Zones is an animated television series that merges the world of the NBA with a medieval setting. Released in 2014 by Bleacher Report, the show takes place in the imaginary realm of Balleros, where NBA team franchises are depicted as noble houses battling for supremacy. As an award-winning program, it creatively integrates engaging plotlines inspired by real-life NBA events and intrigues into a medieval universe, drawing in a unique combination of basketball and fantasy lovers. With a content rating of TV-MA, the show offers an adult-oriented humor, highlighting a fresh and edgy perspective on professional basketball stories.

Making / Production

The brainchild of brothers Craig and Adam Malamut, Game of Zones came to life as a parody animated series inspired by the HBO hit series Game of Thrones and the National Basketball Association (NBA). The series is produced by the popular sports media outlet Bleacher Report. The intricate detailing of the characters and storylines and the tremendous efforts put in by the creators to maintain relevance with real-life NBA storylines gives this series its unique appeal and popularity.

Actors

• Craig Malamut - In addition to being a co-creator, Craig lends multiple voices across the show, adding another level of authenticity and passion to the characters.
• Adam Malamut - Along with being the co-creator, Adam also vocalizes various characters presenting a depth and individuality to each role.
• Various NBA Players - Over the course of the series, many real-life NBA players have made guest appearances lending their voices that have added an extra layer to the show's realism and fun.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally created as a one-off parody of Game of Thrones and the NBA, but due to its immense popularity, it was commissioned to become a full series.
• Each episode revolves around the intricacies of real-life NBA franchises and players with an added fantasy spin to it.
• Over the years, the show has become a cultural phenomenon among NBA fans, garnering millions of views online.

Awards

To date, the series has not received any notable awards, yet its unique concept and execution have garnered it a significant following among patrons of the sport and fantasy realms.

Quotes

• "The wars to come, they're not in the East or the West, the North or the South. They're in the paint."
• "You're either a process or a problem."
• "In the Game of Zones, you win or you're benched."

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme song is a parody of the Game of Thrones theme, instead designed to fit the basketball world.
• The background score comprises of historical and epic music, further enhancing the medieval realm that the series is set in.