Mike Breen: Diminishing access to NBA players ‘hurts’ broadcasts, fan experience
"...I think it's an essential part [of a broadcast] ... that's what makes me care so much about the league."
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Doris Burke, Mike Breen call out Draymond Green’s controversial actions
"Over the history of Draymond's career, it feels like there's been a double standard."
Mike Breen reminds Mikal Bridges this is live TV
"We built for this sh*t"
Mike Breen on J. B. Bickerstaff: ‘I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a coach argue this much’
"It's nonstop. It's continuous."
Walt Frazier misses Knicks-Pistons Game 3 with illness
"Clyde will be back for Game 5"
Mike Breen urges NBA refs to ‘be more consistent’ in playoffs
"All this stuff going on and they call that. It’s got to be more consistent so the players know how much they can do and how much they can’t"
Mike Breen calls out NBA for ‘bad decision’ on RSN playoff games
Mike Breen has taken the rare step of criticizing the league for taking playoff games off local RSNs in their next TV deal.
Mike Breen shouts out Marv Albert as greatest basketball play-by-play voice
During ESPN's broadcast of the Pistons-Knicks playoff game, Mike Breen had special praise for Marv Albert in the MSG crowd.
Announcers praise Cassidy Hubbarth during her final ESPN NBA game
"We're gonna miss her like crazy. But she is gonna be a slam dunk for their first-year coverage next year."
Doris Burke: Richard Jefferson is a ‘more natural broadcaster than JJ Redick and me’
"What I find so fascinating about Richard is he has, moreso than J.J. and I, this very natural understanding that TV broadcasting is an entertainment medium"
Doris Burke reacts to Mavericks fans chanting ‘Fire Nico’: ‘It’s a fanbase that feels cheated’
"And you can feel it in this arena, the love they've got for this guy."
Walt Frazier laments Bradley Beal’s struggles: ‘Inept, incompetent, incoherent, as a Sun’
"That play indicative of Beal's season, folks."
Knicks announcer Walt Frazier turns 80: ‘I don’t see retirement anytime soon’
"I’m just like on a magic carpet ride when I’m thinking about being 80 years old, man! I can’t believe it."
Mike Breen delivers touching tribute for retiring Rangers broadcaster Sam Rosen
"I can't think of a more fitting person to get that type of treatment here at Madison Square Garden."
Fans call out Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson for Draymond Green comments
"You guys know I love Breen but bad job by him and Richard Jefferson there."
Mike Breen explains the one situation that might warrant a triple ‘Bang!’
"Alright, if somebody hits a game-winning shot in a Finals game, maybe that will do it..."
Mike Breen teasingly trolls Mikal Bridges’ minutes gripe
"41 minutes tonight. You feeling okay?"
Mike Breen drops ‘double bang’ for Mikal Bridges game-winner
Mikal Bridges was the recipient of the latest 'double bang' from the legendary Mike Breen for his buzzer beater against the Blazers.
JJ Redick applauds ESPN’s Richard Jefferson decision: ‘He was born to do television’
"I’m happy for him and I think that’s a great crew."
Dwyane Wade lauds Doris Burke’s Thunder-Timberwolves gameplay breakdown
"I have so much respect for the voices of our game."
Richard Jefferson to call NBA Finals as part of ESPN’s top broadcast team, per report
Jefferson's contract is reportedly up after this season.
Mike Breen once didn’t think his patented ‘Bang’ call worked
"The thing was that I thought that it didn't work."
Mike Breen feels ‘awful’ for Knicks fans dealing with MSG Networks blackout
"To have this being a thrilling ride right now and not be able to watch it, I couldn't imagine."
Richard Jefferson reportedly joining ESPN’s top NBA booth for rest of season; ESPN still noncommittal on NBA Finals
Is ESPN's approach to this NBA season coming back to bite it?
Hubie Brown reflects on ‘fastest 50 years’ of NBA career
"There’s a lot more for this game than me just saying goodbye."