"Oh Mama" Bill Land announces retirement

[exstatic]

On a side note, God, I hope they can do better than Andrew Monaco, even on such short notice.

[heyheymymy]

Damn, I am not ready for this yet. Fighting back tears bros.

It's the end of an era. Bill and Sean were the background to such an unbelievable time for me in my fandom. 05-15 or so was such a fun time to follow the team and fight for league respect and accomplish some amazing things and the iconic voice duo was so signature to that era imho.

You'd get other teams calls on pirate streams and just cringe at the poor job, accuracy issues, annoying voices, petty and insecure statements.

But Bill and Sean were fun, classy, professional and cool. Was hoping Bill would do at least another year, or just home games but totally respect his decision and feel like he went as long as he could. So glad he got Wemby's rookie season in. He knows we're in good hands and can turn his focus to family, privacy and dignity.

Love you Bill Land. Great job. You are a San Antonio Spurs family legend forever.

[heyheymymy]

who was the hedgehog looking mother er Rick Renner or some

hope he stays in Dallas lol.

[Pauleta14]

He's feeling good!!

Came upon this Mcdonald's tweet...

[J_Paco]

On a side note, God, I hope they can do better than Andrew Monaco, even on such short notice.

Yeah, he sucks.

Great voice but something about his delivery is off putting. I always got made when it was him and Bonner calling a game instead of Sean and Bill.

[exstatic]

who was the hedgehog looking mother er Rick Renner or some

hope he stays in Dallas lol.

Renner was a studio guy, not a play caller. He was also the epitome of the saying “He’s got a face for radio”. Don’t know if I’ve ever seen an uglier human being on TV, intentionally.

[heyheymymy]

lol ex that's hilarious. I just seem to recall his hair being ridiculous. Bleached and gelled lol but no hard feelings he had pretty good hype energy on recaps at least.

Man, maybe they'll bring back Ole' PJ Scratch Voice Carlisimo? I think he's still around on ESPN radio and some NBA analyst appearances.

[kht]

So lucky to have gotten to meet him and shake his hand. I was talking with Mic e Beadle, who was also nice and fabulous, and she called over Bill so we could all take a picture together. He seemed to happy and eager to come over even as he was preparing that night's game.

And the few times I've seen Sean on road (was too far away) but called his name and gave him a wave and thumbs up, he always reciprocated and waved back. Class act all around by the Spurs broadcasting staff.

Praying for Bill and his fight against cancer. This sucks.

[Chomag]

Oh... I didn't know he has cancer. Best wishes that he beats it for a full recovery. I've lost about 80% of my family to it its no joke, cancer!

[Mal]

Damn, I like the guy

[NASpurs]

Makes you think. If Sean wasn’t wearing that watch, who knows what could’ve happened to him as well.

I hope the best for Bill and Sean.

[MannyIsGod]

This made me pretty sad NGL. He and Sean have such good chemistry and it always made for a good broadcast. You could tell they are truly good friends. Cancer is a . Hope he has many years ahead of him.

[z0sa]

Most of the Spurs basketball I've watched has been called by Bill. Sad day, though he announced his cancer stuff early last season IIRC. I didn't know if he wanted to fight the good fight and end up gone in a hotel somewhere, or if he wanted to retire. It's a great job but you could tell sometimes he may have been de-hydrated or otherwise dealing with the effects of his illness and/or its treatment.

[Tyronn Lue]

You can always hear the joy in Bill's voice, he's been amazing.

[timtonymanu]

Not even an “I’m Out” thread directly from Bill? Lame.

In all seriousness, will miss him and hope he gets to enjoy some family time now!

Unlike that other attention , I think losing Bill actually means something to us on here lol

[timtonymanu]

Dude had a lot of legendary moments but the one that stuck out to me was when Gary Neal hit that 3 against Memphis that saved the spurs from being eliminated in game 5 2011 and how much his voice was cracking during it. Bill is a legend. So many good memories. Wish him the best and hope he just lives a happy life from here.

[scott]

Dude had a lot of legendary moments but the one that stuck out to me was when Gary Neal hit that 3 against Memphis that saved the spurs from being eliminated in game 5 2011 and how much his voice was cracking during it. Bill is a legend. So many good memories. Wish him the best and hope he just lives a happy life from here.

I was at that game so missed Bill's call, but damn I can only imagine.

[timtonymanu]

I was at that game so missed Bill's call, but damn I can only imagine.

It’s this one for reference.

[CGD]

Godspeed Billl

[SpurSpike]

Dang im really going to miss him. You could see and feel his passion for the game in the creative ways he called them. Not an easy guy to replace...

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

He’s going to lose, because it’s treatable but not curable. He just may want to spend those last years with his family instead of on the road.

you can't actually lose a battle with cancer. because when you die, so does the cancer. the worst you can do is a draw

[Arcadian]

It’s this one for reference.

That's funny because I joined ST right after that series ended in 2011, and it was an odd time to join as everyone was melting down

[Pauleta14]

you can't actually lose a battle with cancer. because when you die, so does the cancer. the worst you can do is a draw

I miss Norm MacDonald

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Sad news. I was hoping he could beat the cancer.

I hope he is able to some what enjoy his time left with his loved ones. Dude always brought great energy and optimism. He will be missed.

[Bill_Brasky]

Bill isn't the most talented or best PBP guy I've ever listened to, but he is pretty high up. His enthusiasm is great. Him and Sean are homer announcers, but they do it in a way that is charming. They don't disparage the other team or players, they simply get more pumped up when the Spurs do something exciting than when the other team does something exciting. That's how it's supposed to be on a home broadcast. I'm glad I had the privilege to listen to him, and I'm super happy that he had the privilege of calling games during TD's career. It hurts , but you just remember all the memorable calls.

And yes, it sucks doubly that we got Wemby and he only got to use "Oh Mama, Wembanyama" for one year.