Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will work NBA Finals for NBA TV
Last year, Barkley caused an uproar on NBA TV by unexpectedly announcing his retirement.
Last year, Barkley caused an uproar on NBA TV by unexpectedly announcing his retirement.
New York Giants legend Carl Banks did not appreciate a rant from WFAN host Gregg Giannotti calling Karl-Anthony Towns a "loser."
"Without New York, you are nothing. We made you! We run you!"
"Me and the great Charles Barkley have no beef no more."
"This man's JACKED!"
"We wish the league much success in the years to come and we look forward to continuing to produce Inside the NBA."
"ESPN’s goal is to let the post-game segment run as long as it does now on TNT," according to Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports.
"...I don’t think anyone in the NBA is worried about that right now because the revenues for TV are guaranteed.”
"The guy is a loser. He's a losing player. He complains. He's soft."
The NBA Finals has always featured at least one team from a top-20 U.S. market. Until now.
The sharpshooter wouldn't have any issues landing a job at any one of the NBA's broadcast partners.
"I'll give TNT credit, the did say it was an awful pilot."
"Whoever is running ESPN has not cared for this entire century about this."
"What a great way to remember Craig and his career."
"Gratitude is the operative word for me."
Stiller said he appreciated the ability to mute the TNT broadcast because of Miller.
Barkley had previously harshly criticized ESPN's NBA coverage and some of its personalities.
"And as Shaq said..."
"We thank you for 36 incredible years of watching the NBA."
"Ernie, I just want to say, congratulations to TNT on a fabulous, unbelievable run that's coming to an end."
"Only real Hoosiers know what this man means to Indiana."
"It ain't gonna work. It ain't gonna feel the same. It ain't gonna be the same."
When OKC traded Paul George for a haul headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, sports media laughed. Six years and an MVP later, the joke’s on them.