As I was watching today's ABC doubleheader, I was thinking about the games that were broadcasted towards the mid-late 90's.. and all I could say is that I miss NBA on NBC. The John Tesh song, Hannah Storm as reporter, Jim Gray being the penis that he is/was, and Bob Costas as commentator (a human dictionary). In my opinion, ABC doesn't bring that oomph to broadcasting the NBA. Sure, there are the songs done by JLO and Destiny's Child, but nothing beats Tesh. Also, I want to jump out the window when I hear Dr. Jack commentating. Sure, he's a legend, but the man can't commentate. That goes for Bill Walton, Steve Smith, and Tom Tolbert. The only bright spot in ABC/ESPN commentary is Mike Tirico. Everyone knows the talent and gameplay of NBA has decreased, but I don't see anyone talking about how poorly the broadcasting has been. Am I too picky or are people enjoying this ****(NBA)?
aceduecetrey said:
:think2: Really? I don't remember feeling anything for her.
I miss 1) Marv Albert's "from downtown" calls
2) everything about Michael Jordan and the Bulls
3) I gotta say I like the Tesh song.....it defined the era
I like Tom Tolbert, and I have a sneaking suspicion that he makes cash handicapping games.
aceduecetrey said:
my right hand would have helped me get thru puberty more than Hannan Storm. i wouldn't kick her out of bed - but i wouldn't make much of an effort to get here in there in the first place. if she threw herself at me - i would catch her - but other than that - i'd "UTEP" her (take an "el paso" on being with her)
i am showing my age - but chery tiegs' pink bikini poster and farrah fawcett's red suit poster were what helped me get thru puberty!
TNT has better teams calling the games. I like the excitement and quality comments you get from the Harlan/Thompson team. John Thompson is very underrated, a guy that certainly knows his hoops, but also a guy that makes good observations on many things like Charles Barkley. That TV studio crowd on TNT is first rate too, Charles is the greatest he pulls no punches. The ABC/ESPN crowd sucks. Stephen A could ruin anything, haven't they figured that out yet? Tom Tolbert makes better comments on other sports on his radio show than in the basketball studio.
