Dallas Mavericks vs Miami Heat: Summer Blockbuster Edition

We all know that summer is time for sequels, blockbusters, and NBA championship basketball. This summer looks to be epic on both the court and in the theater.

The finals are packed Hollywood-esque story lines and the summer movie season promises to be chock full of action and excitement as well.

In honor of the upcoming movie season here are the key players for Miami and Dallas as 2011 blockbusters. 

LeBron James: The Hangover 2

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat drives against the Chicago Bulls in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac

The 2008 versions of LeBron and The Hangover were wildly popular. Their 2011 versions are a different story.

Critics panned LeBron's "Decision"  and "The Hangover 2" has been released with mixed reviews.

Regardless, people are going to pay good money to see both of them. And you know that they are going to be the talk around the water cooler the next day.

Jason Kidd: X-Men First Class

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DALLAS, TX - MAY 25: Jason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks goes up for a shot against Thabo Sefolosha #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Cen

Haven't we seen this one before?

Jason Kidd is one of the longest tenured players in the league and the X-Men franchise is on it's fifth incarnation.

However, both of them are going back in time this summer. Much like this years version of the mutants, Kidd is currently showing a much younger version of himself.

Dirk Nowitzki: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II

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DALLAS, TX - MAY 25: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts late in the fourth quarter before the Mavericks defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines

Harry Potter and Dirk Nowitzki have a lot in common.

Both are from Europe, they have been put under enormous pressure (Dirk as the face of European basketball and Harry as "The Boy Who Lived"), and while both are decorated stars, they will not rest until they have their trophy (or horcrux).

Critics have been saying this is the best Harry Potter yet, and with the way Dirk has been playing, it might be his best as well. 

Dwyane Wade: Green Lantern

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MIAMI, FL - MAY 24: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Chicago Bulls in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 24, 2011 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Recording artist Drake NOTE TO

Like Ryan Reynolds, Dwyane Wade already has Superhero credentials.

Wade owns one NBA championship ring and is among of the most exciting players in the league, but he has been criticized for his role in putting together The Big Three.

Reynolds played the Mutant Deadpool in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and is suiting up for his first leading superhero roll. The Green Lantern and The Flash will have mixed reviews from fans, but there will be no shortage of action.  

Shawn Marion: Super 8

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 23: Shawn Marion #0 of the Dallas Mavericks posts up Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena on May 23, 2

Like the initial trailer for Super 8, Shawn Marion is a bit of a mystery.

Is he going to step up to the occasion or sit back and let Dirk handle the game? We've seen big things from Marion before, just like we've seen big things from Spielberg.

Which one will this summer bring? 

Chris Bosh: Transformers 3- Dark of the Moon

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CHICAGO, IL - MAY 26: Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat celebrates after the Heat won 83-80 against the Chicago Bulls in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 26, 2011 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE

Pardon the pun, but Bosh really is the key to transforming the Heat's game.

While the Bulls were able to quiet Wade and Lebron somewhat, they had no answer for Bosh.

His 34 points in game three of the Heat-Bulls series was the beginning of the end for Chicago. 

Tyson Chandler: Captain America

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DALLAS, TX - MAY 25: Tyson Chandler #6 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts while taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 25, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE

Chandler was widely praised for his role in helping Team USA win the gold at the FIBA world championships last year.

He emerged for Dallas with big expectations to play in place of Caron Butler. The newest Hollywood-ized superhero also has been met with anticipation.

Expect big things from both of them.   

Mark Cuban: The Beaver

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - MAY 23: Owner Mark Cuban of the Dallas Mavericks reacts in overtime while the Maverics take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs at Oklahoma City Arena on May 23, 2011

Mel Gibson has been known to say stupid things. So has Mark Cuban.

Gibson's latest movie is about a man trying to regain his life through talking to a Beaver puppet on his hand.

Just like with Cuban, we really do not know what to expect. 

Pat Riley: Midnight in Paris

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MIAMI, FL - APRIL 27: Miami Heat President Pat Riley looks on during game five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Arena on April 27, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: U

Like the delicate black and white backdrop in Allen's movie Manhattan,

Riley has always shown style and poise.

Even though both are unconventional at times, they ultimately know what they are doing.