In honor of the upcoming release of a long-awaited, new installment, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, here are some striking archetypal similarities:

Steph is Harry Potter because, of course, he is our main protagonist. He is an underdog, small in stature, the child of extremely gifted parents, who is humble and almost unaware of his true potential. There is an anything-is-possible-and-nothing-is-out-of-the-question (limitlessness) quality about him.

Ros is Hermione Granger. She truly is the cleverest basketball reporter of her time. She is also a very positive female role model, with a lot of brains and class, who more than holds her own in what might not always be the most welcoming of atmospheres.

Klay is Ron Weasley. Steph/Harry's spiritual brother--perhaps not always the sharpest wit but he's got a lot of heart and talent in his own right.

Kerr is Dumbledore, the extremely powerful wizard who orchestrates almost everything that takes place in this epic. Sadly, he, like Kerr, becomes stricken with a chronic and debilitating illness mid-story.

Dray is Sirius Black, a very brave wizard who overcame a childhood of extreme and unfortunate circumstances to become a beacon of hope. He revels in confrontation, knows how to talk trash and is totally loyal and devoted to Steph/Harry and the team.

Luke is Professor McGonagall, who takes over for Kerr/Dumbledore during an emergency. S/he is a brilliant replacement who proves more than capable of carrying out The Mission with a high degree of excellence and success.

Bogut is Hagrid. He's a talented giant-with-a-heart-of-gold, who speaks with a funny accent, and who doesn't always make the best choices. Nevertheless, he plays a pivotal role in this story and can always be counted on for a bit of comic relief.

Ron Adams is Professor Lupin. By all accounts a wise and gentle mentor, nevertheless, he is the ultimate 'Defense Against the Dark Arts' teacher. He knows his subject matter intimately: when the moon is full, he becomes a bloodthirsty werewolf capable of tearing even his best friend limb from limb.

Harrison is Hedwig. From The Black Falcon soaring to a smart Snowy Owl swooping, into our hearts. As it turns out, s/he does end up making the ultimate sacrifice.

Shaun & Andre are the Weasley twins. They are savvy, witty, charming vets who know their way around and can definitely teach the younger ones a thing or two. Their spell, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good," sums them up quite well.

Mo is Neville Longbottom. A somewhat pudgy and underachieving, yet endearing, role player who redeems himself in the end. With belief instilled in him by Kerr/Dumbledore, he, in fact, turns out to be one of the bravest of all.

Kevin Durant is Snape. An inscrutable double agent, shrouded in mystery, whose actions throw a very long and dark shadow over the proceedings. He just might be the opposite of what he seems.

James Harden is Draco Malfoy. A selfish, entitled and spoiled individual who sneers at our hero's accomplishments. He is sadly mistaken in thinking that he, himself, is the chosen one.

LeBron is Voldemort. A former heir to the throne and brilliant wizard, he unfortunately turns to murderous dark magic in an attempt to make himself immortal. He strikes out at our hero, many times, but somehow can never quite defeat him.

Dellavedova is Wormtail. LeBron/Voldemort's unfortunate, simpering servant. Ultimately self-serving, he'll do anything for his master including murderous betrayal of his best friends.

Kobe is Nagini, an evil snake, and not much of a stretch from The Black Mamba. Good bye, serpent!