Athletes such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry seem to rise to another plane of existence, even above their superstar peers. Imagine if these stars could get a powerful boost from Dr. Stephen Strange, Sorcerer Supreme and Master of the Mystic Arts.

In a content partnership between ESPN and Marvel, our heroes battle for the fate of the world -- and the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the 2016-17 season. Marvel's protector of Earth against mystical threats has imbued the NBA's greatest players with incredible abilities, even beyond those they've already demonstrated.