ESPN Turns NBA Stars into Superheroes in Time for Playoffs

The NBA playoffs bring out the best in players. In fact, the postseason can even turn players into superheroes.

ESPN.com has turned some of the NBA's biggest stars into superheroes, thanks to their nicknames. Los Angeles' Kobe Bryant and Brooklyn's Kevin Garnett were among the players who got the superhero treatment, but there were a few creations that stood out above the rest. 

Paul Pierce as "The Truth":

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Kevin Durant may not like the "Slim Reaper" nickname, but it creates an awesome image:

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Don't forget about King James:

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To see who else became a superhero, check out ESPN.com.