NBC names Mike Tirico lead play-by-play announcer for NBA
Mike Tirico will add lead NBA voice to his NBC Sports portfolio along with hosting the Olympics and calling Sunday Night Football.
Mike Tirico will add lead NBA voice to his NBC Sports portfolio along with hosting the Olympics and calling Sunday Night Football.
"This show will focus on the unique intersection of basketball and culture."
"You don’t call a technical there. Especially after you missed a call."
"He is involved in just far too many of these situations."
"He was just a great, great guy and a fantastic photographer."
"Is this not embarrassing for everyone involved?"
"He wants the NBA to think about what he can do if they don't acquiesce."
"I know what storylines you're looking for..."
"Y’all are not gonna make me like San Francisco"
There's still plenty to figure out regarding the potential NBA competitor, but it seems James won't be part of that picture.
"Part of what I think we can do better is not just tell the larger stories about player's and their lives and off-the-floor and all that, but the nitty gritty."
"Inside the NBA, nobody does it better than you guys. Which gives me an opportunity to say, Shaq, keep the band together!"
"He looks at media as a big part of his future."
"I saw the f****** numbers after the fact — you guys kicked our ass, OK?"
"Best jersey swap ever."
"My role is basically to kind of be the setup man."
"He's gonna be real upset when I turn 50."
"Shedeur is very perplexed."
"I'm sorry Nick. The children, I'm so sorry."
"What will the impact be on sports as a whole? Nothing."
He will join Ian Eagle as Prime Video's top-two play-by-play announcers.
The commercial will air across several of NBC's marquee properties.
"I can't want something for you more than you want it for yourself."