VIDEO: ESPN's rousing animated promo for the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals is set to tip-off on Thursday. If you find yourself in need of a reason to tune in, check out the rousing video below.

It starts with Willis Reed's unexpected return in the 1970 NBA Finals. It spans Michael Jordan's mid-air switch, Magic Johnson's sky-hook, Jerry West's halfcourt game-winner, Julius Erving's incredible layup, and more. Or, in other words, just enough magical moments to get you to tune in.

The full Finals schedule can be seen here.

[H/T r/NBA]