Magic Switches From TNT To ESPN

[Spurs Brazil]

Magic Switches From TNT To ESPN


Oct 13, 2008 11:37 AM EST
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst and will mainly work with Stuart Scott, Mike Wilbon and Jon Barry on ABC's GMC NBA Countdown. He will provide analysis on Christmas Day – when ABC and ESPN combine to showcase an NBA tripleheader (beginning at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN) – and contribute to the networks' post-season studio coverage. The announcement was made by Norby Williamson, executive vice president, production.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54855/20081013/magic_switches_from_tnt_to_espn/

[Allanon]

Strange move but I guess it makes sense...he gets to get more airtime instead of being just a regular guest analyst on TNT.

[Trainwreck2100]

that's how that shit spreads ya know

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

So long weak link! One more good reason to watch TNT's coverage.

[Trainwreck2100]

So long weak link! One more good reason to watch TNT's coverage.

reggie is still there

[1Parker1]

:lmao Exactly SFIE!!

[The Franchise]

So long weak link! One more good reason to watch TNT's coverage.

No truer words have been spoken. :toast

[xtremesteven33]

If only TNT had Bill Walton...then theyd be the bomb diggy

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

reggie is still there

I can tolerate Reggie. He at least gets his useless analysis out quickly. Magic's delivery is slower than Hubie Brown's and with 1/100 of the quality.

[ElNono]

Magic Switches From TNT To ESPN


Oct 13, 2008 11:37 AM EST
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst and will mainly work with Stuart Scott, Mike Wilbon and Jon Barry on ABC's GMC NBA Countdown. He will provide analysis on Christmas Day – when ABC and ESPN combine to showcase an NBA tripleheader (beginning at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN) – and contribute to the networks' post-season studio coverage. The announcement was made by Norby Williamson, executive vice president, production.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54855/20081013/magic_switches_from_tnt_to_espn/

Fuck... another year with those fucking idiots? You're telling me ESPN doesn't know any better?

[Obstructed_View]

Now they just need to shitcan Reggie Miller.

[IronMexican]

Fucking BSPN is gonna force Jon Barry on me, again?

[JamStone]

I think Magic is just faking it to get sympathy.

What ever happened to Tom Tolbert? lol

[Obstructed_View]

Magic didn't really go to ESPN, he just wanted attention.

[xtremesteven33]

dude tom tolbert was the man.....nuff said

[Obstructed_View]

I think Magic is just faking it to get sympathy.

Fuck.

[JamStone]

Fuck.

YES! Payback!

Retribution.

[balli]

dude tom tolbert was the man.....nuff said


If only TNT had Bill Walton...then theyd be the bomb diggy

:wow

I hope you're joking.

[IronMexican]

TNT needs JVG, and Mark Jackson. They would be set.

[Xylus]

Mike Breen should do play-by-play for every NBA game.


BANG!!

I fucking love it when he does that.

[td4mvp21]

Mike Breen should do play-by-play for every NBA game.


BANG!!

I fucking love it when he does that.

:lol That annoys the fuck out of me.

[lefty]

Mike Breen should do play-by-play for every NBA game.


BANG!!

I fucking love it when he does that.

I hate it :bang

[Xylus]

Seriously? :lol Man, I look forward to that moment in every game where he yells BANG after someone hits a big 3.

[td4mvp21]

Seriously? :lol Man, I look forward to that moment in every game where he yells BANG after someone hits a big 3.

He says it after every shot dude!! Everytime someone scores, "BANG!"

[Obstructed_View]

He says it after every shot dude!! Everytime someone scores, "BANG!"

No, that's Jay Howard.

[Obstructed_View]

TNT needs JVG, and Mark Jackson. They would be set.

JVG would be great in the studio with Ernie Kenny and Charles.

[angel_luv]

Magic Switches From TNT To ESPN


Oct 13, 2008 11:37 AM EST
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has joined ESPN as an NBA studio analyst and will mainly work with Stuart Scott, Mike Wilbon and Jon Barry on ABC's GMC NBA Countdown. He will provide analysis on Christmas Day – when ABC and ESPN combine to showcase an NBA tripleheader (beginning at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN) – and contribute to the networks' post-season studio coverage. The announcement was made by Norby Williamson, executive vice president, production.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54855/20081013/magic_switches_from_tnt_to_espn/


Finally! Someone I enjoy listening to on ESPN. :)

[xtremesteven33]

i like hearing Bill Walton for entertainment purposes....

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Seriously? :lol Man, I look forward to that moment in every game where he yells BANG after someone hits a big 3.

Fuck yeah.

[The Franchise]

i like hearing Bill Walton for entertainment purposes....

+1 :lol

[sribb43]

TNT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ESPN w/o Magic

TNT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>ESPN w/ Magic

[benefactor]

Another joke analyst to a station full of them. It was meant to be.

Btw...JVG in the studio with Chuck and Kenny would be the Dream Team.

[SenorSpur]

I never understood Magic's role on TNT. Outside of a few selected appearances, he was hardly ever there anyway.

[lefty]

Magic was onTNT?

When? :wow

[baseline bum]

Magic is awesome person, but he dragged the show down when he was on with Ernie, Kenny, and Charles. I wish TNT would fire Collins now; ESPN's ingame announcing core of Breen, Jackson, and Van Gundy absolutely destroys Albert/Collins (not Marv's fault though; he's top notch).

I'd love to have Walton back. He's the funniest color guy in any sport. You really had to see him back in the day when he did color for the Clippers and talked crap about Olowokandi all the time to truly appreciate how funny he could be.

[dallaskd]

If only TNT had Bill Walton...then theyd be the bomb diggy

:tu

[MrChug]

Mike Breen should do play-by-play for every NBA game.


BANG!!

I fucking love it when he does that.

I normally think he's giving me a direct order and my gf and I normally would F after he said that, so yes...after an overtime game I have F'd 133 times. :lol

Nah, Magic was a waste of space and I never really listen to ESPN broadcasts anyway so it didn't matter. See: the success of "The Magic Hour".

[T Park]

Magic is awesome person, but he dragged the show down when he was on with Ernie, Kenny, and Charles. I wish TNT would fire Collins now; ESPN's ingame announcing core of Breen, Jackson, and Van Gundy absolutely destroys Albert/Collins (not Marv's fault though; he's top notch).

I'd love to have Walton back. He's the funniest color guy in any sport. You really had to see him back in the day when he did color for the Clippers and talked crap about Olowokandi all the time to truly appreciate how funny he could be.


The one time that sticks out is they were playing the Spurs on a monday or tuesday night.

Olowafatass has a HUGE first half, like 15 and 8.

The whole first half Walton proclaims him "the next Jabbar and Russel in ONE!!!"

Second half, Duncan and Robinson just obliterate the retard sending him to the bench clueless and rattled all the while Walton sits there calling him "The greatest mistake an organization could ever make and not have to fold because of it."

:lmao

Walton was AWESOME on Clipper broadcasts.

[Xylus]

"Boris Diaw is the most brilliant man alive. He can write a symphony, pen a classic novel, construct a missile, cure cancer... the man can do it all! He's simply unbelievable." Bill Walton, 2006

"Boris Diaw is the biggest letdown of my life. I couldn't be more depressed at this moment. Unbelievable..." Bill Walton, 2007

[T Park]

In the dictionary, under "Addition by subtraction" this press release is the example.

[timvp]

Magic is awesome person, but he dragged the show down when he was on with Ernie, Kenny, and Charles.Agreed.

Magic was the wet blanket that would bring down the other three.


I wish TNT would fire Collins now; ESPN's ingame announcing core of Breen, Jackson, and Van Gundy absolutely destroys Albert/Collins (not Marv's fault though; he's top notch).Agreed X 2.

I can't stand Collins. His voice is horrible, he deceptively doesn't know that much and he makes a broadcast all about him instead of the game. I was happy when it sounded like he had the Bulls job ... but alas, it was just more Collins BS.

And yeah, Marv is fantastic.


I'd love to have Walton back. He's the funniest color guy in any sport. You really had to see him back in the day when he did color for the Clippers and talked crap about Olowokandi all the time to truly appreciate how funny he could be.

Agreed X 3.

Walton is hilarious if you don't take every comment seriously. If you are uptight and expect a color commentator to hold your hand through a broadcast, I can see why some people don't like him.

[Obstructed_View]

Walton lives in the moment. He's a caricature of sports fans, which some sports fans may have a hard time appreciating. When a guy shoots an airball and his teammate catches it and lays it in, he yells "What a pass!"

[Spurs Brazil]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54873/20081014/van_gundy_signs_five_year_deal_with_espn/

Van Gundy Signs Five-Year Deal With ESPN


Oct 14, 2008 10:08 AM EST
Former Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy inked a five-year contract with ESPN on Monday, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle.

Van Gundy has been linked to coaching roles over the off-season, with many believing that he may return to the sidelines after another season off.

“That’s good for me,” Yao Ming said. “Not as many people will know how to defend me.”

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/54873/20081014/van_gundy_signs_five_year_deal_with_espn/

Van Gundy Signs Five-Year Deal With ESPN


Oct 14, 2008 10:08 AM EST
Former Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy inked a five-year contract with ESPN on Monday, according to a report in the Houston Chronicle.

Van Gundy has been linked to coaching roles over the off-season, with many believing that he may return to the sidelines after another season off.

“That’s good for me,” Yao Ming said. “Not as many people will know how to defend me.”

NOOOOOOOOO! Why Jeff? WHY???? You're better than that.

[Red Hawk #21]

Kevin Harlan is my personal favorite announcer he always gets me pumped, especially when he says "[B]With no regard for Human Life!"
Watch this for an example:
9MSQ_G5MZFo

[Obstructed_View]

JVG makes the ESPN/ABC games fun. If he's not there, God knows who they'd put in that position.

[jack sommerset]

Magic does not bring much to the table. He is bias. He is and will always be a LAKER.

[timvp]

NOOOOOOOOO! Why Jeff? WHY???? You're better than that.

:lol

[baseline bum]

I love Van Gundy, and I'm glad to see him signed long-term at ESPN. You could tell he was never happy coaching, but he's like a different person behind the mic. He's a hell of a coach, but I think he's even better doing color. I love seeing a real expert on the panel; kind of like Hubie Brown a few years ago.

[dbreiden83080]

One less person for Barkley to talk too, now he'll really be getting drunk before telecasts.

[dbreiden83080]

I love Van Gundy, and I'm glad to see him signed long-term at ESPN. You could tell he was never happy coaching, but he's like a different person behind the mic. He's a hell of a coach, but I think he's even better doing color. I love seeing a real expert on the panel; kind of like Hubie Brown a few years ago.

Jeff was waaay to stressed out coaching. Living in NY seeing him day to day with the Knicks the guy looked like he was on the verge of suicide, especially when the team was going bad. He probably decided "Time to quit coaching and do something less stressful before i keel over with a heart attack"

[Obstructed_View]

I love Van Gundy, and I'm glad to see him signed long-term at ESPN. You could tell he was never happy coaching, but he's like a different person behind the mic. He's a hell of a coach, but I think he's even better doing color. I love seeing a real expert on the panel; kind of like Hubie Brown a few years ago.

Hubie Brown knows a lot about basketball, but he's an idiot as a color guy. He'll say something is a bad call and stick with his position even as the replay is showing that they got it exactly right.

[baseline bum]

Hubie Brown knows a lot about basketball, but he's an idiot as a color guy. He'll say something is a bad call and stick with his position even as the replay is showing that they got it exactly right.

Hubie was great until he went to coach Memphis in '02. After that he started getting senile once he returned to the booth.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Shaq will take over that spot soon

[baseline bum]

Shaq will take over that spot soon

Shaq doesn't have the voice for color. He mumbles way too much to be intelligible half the time.

[SpursFanFirst]

No big deal.
now if Barkley left... :depressed

[pauls931]

definitely the weak link. I got bored whenever Magic would start talking. He was a great ball player and that's about it.