Comments on: Most Annoying Part of the MSG Telecast?

By: Tasd Ousty

Tasd Ousty — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:28:01 +0000

Shit happens, is it?

By: hotdamn

hotdamn — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:03:40 +0000

DOWN WITH MIKE BREEN. The guy is like listening to a broken record.

By: thefatkid

thefatkid — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:21:09 +0000

Mike Breen is, without a doubt, the worst part of MSG broadcasts. The incessant rambling about minutia is frustrating enough; combined with his whining commentary he’s the worst announcer in the NBA. Conversely, Gus Johnson is a terrific announcer. Johnson is actually entertaining to listen to, much like Albert was.

Running a close second to Mike Breen are the constant facial closeups of Isiah Thomas/players/spectators. Not only do these shots usually linger for at least 5 seconds longer than necessary but MSG production frequently forgets to cut to the actual game. I liken it to someone who feels the need to constantly look their passenger in the eye while driving. Focus on the task at hand!

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:53:15 +0000

By the way, miik, I forgot to thank you for the link to the announcers bit.

VERY amusing.

By: Brian Cronin

Brian Cronin — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:13:53 +0000

It IS funny how much of a homer Gus Johnson is, but yet, I still find him more entertaining than, say, Sterling.

Here’s my (fairly weak, I will admit) rationalization – when Gus freaks out over a play, I think it legitimately is Gus freaking out over a play, while when Sterling freaks out over a play, I think it is just Sterling taking the opportunity to do one of his “trademark” phrases.

The former is (to take a page from Gus’s book) more “pure” than the latter, in my opinion.

By: miik

miik — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:02:05 +0000

Breen really gets on my nerves (be it on MSG or ABC or ESPN) but he’s not nearly as bad as most play by play announcers. I have a lot of fun listening to Gus Johnson. He’s definitely more of a homer for the Knicks, but I like how he plays off Clyde or Kenny (who are both enjoyable and insightful). I think Crispino has called a game or two this year. Now he’s just awful!

This is a funny article rating NBA announcers…
http://www.thesportshernia.com/basketball/announcers.html

By: mase

mase — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:47:41 +0000

Rakim used to the the Ny Knicks song at least last time I was at the garden it was playing, why dont they use that song instead?

By: Hudson River

Hudson River — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:58:59 +0000

Rakim wouldn’t be a bad fit, what about Talib Kweli? He’s exciting, aware, HIP? (Sorry that wasn’t funny). The only issue is what if a new rapper gets beef with Jay-z because hes owns a rival team. What if Nas bought the Knicks? I know the Jay-Z and Nas beef is over but if it was Nas v. Jay-Z 4 times a year? Pheominal

By: DMull

DMull — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:41:01 +0000

Of course Doug E. is washed up…that’s exactly why he’s the one doing the commercial.

They should get Rakim to do one. At least his washed up self is still better than most.

By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:32:07 +0000

Nesta-
absolutely! and can’t she check the ball before she goes heaving up a halfcourt shot? and what’s with that little “count it” hand gesture earl does while saying “heeeeey!” and what was earl doing standing at center court, alone, dribbling a basketball?

i’m never buying hip health insurance. never.