What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

[jordan0386]

dont like it...well who cares!!!!

http://www.nba.com/news/michaels_030922.html

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

What do you think of posting the same topic in two diff forums?

Al Michaels commentating on bball, hmm......who were the previous guys?

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

What do you think of posting the same topic in two diff forums?

Al Michaels commentating on bball, hmm......who were the previous guys?

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

What do you think of posting the same topic in two diff forums?

Al Michaels commentating on bball, hmm......who were the previous guys?

[jordan0386]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

i really wanted it in this forum...didnt know how to switch or wateva...brad nessler-bill walton

[jordan0386]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

i really wanted it in this forum...didnt know how to switch or wateva...brad nessler-bill walton

[jordan0386]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

i really wanted it in this forum...didnt know how to switch or wateva...brad nessler-bill walton

[SPTO]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

Al Michaels would bring an air of class to the proceedings a la Costas but I don't know if he has enough of a basketball background to make it work. Altho you could've said the same thing about him in the early 80s when he started doing baseball and I remember him to be fairly good at that.

I guess we'll have to see how it goes.

[SPTO]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

Al Michaels would bring an air of class to the proceedings a la Costas but I don't know if he has enough of a basketball background to make it work. Altho you could've said the same thing about him in the early 80s when he started doing baseball and I remember him to be fairly good at that.

I guess we'll have to see how it goes.

[SPTO]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

Al Michaels would bring an air of class to the proceedings a la Costas but I don't know if he has enough of a basketball background to make it work. Altho you could've said the same thing about him in the early 80s when he started doing baseball and I remember him to be fairly good at that.

I guess we'll have to see how it goes.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

He might be fairly bland, but well, anything's better than Bill Walton.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

He might be fairly bland, but well, anything's better than Bill Walton.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

He might be fairly bland, but well, anything's better than Bill Walton.

[SonicMage]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

This reminds me. I think NBA network broadcasts really need a guy like Madden who is a former coach that has a huge wealth of knowledge to bring so much to the booth. Hubie Brown is the closest Ive seen but he's a bit busy right now, obviously.

As for Al Michaels, well, ABC is trying to establish its niche with a staple broadcasting team, but he doesnt fit into what I would consider to be a dynamic duo. I think basketball needs a play-by-play guy who has a huge enthusiasm and energy for the sport but doesnt sound like a salesman, like Kevin Harlan (the salesman part was to rule out Pat Croce). I dont think Michaels will fit. He may have done fine with baseball and football, but basketball is much quicker-paced than those two sports.

In conclusion, if I were ABC, I'd go for energy on play-by-play and great wealth of knowledge for color. But then again, I'm no exec.

[SonicMage]

Re: What do you think of Al Michaels(MNF) covering basketball?

This reminds me. I think NBA network broadcasts really need a guy like Madden who is a former coach that has a huge wealth of knowledge to bring so much to the booth. Hubie Brown is the closest Ive seen but he's a bit busy right now, obviously.

As for Al Michaels, well, ABC is trying to establish its niche with a staple broadcasting team, but he doesnt fit into what I would consider to be a dynamic duo. I think basketball needs a play-by-play guy who has a huge enthusiasm and energy for the sport but doesnt sound like a salesman, like Kevin Harlan (the salesman part was to rule out Pat Croce). I dont think Michaels will fit. He may have done fine with baseball and football, but basketball is much quicker-paced than those two sports.

In conclusion, if I were ABC, I'd go for energy on play-by-play and great wealth of knowledge for color. But then again, I'm no exec.