The Best NBA Commentators Ever
Who are the greatest NBA commentators? The best NBA commentators have contributed to the game by greatly enhancing the television viewing experience. A great commentator can help make viewers feel like they are at the game, and their announcing helps fans appreciate the game on another level. These amazing announcers have created lasting legacies with their work for both local and national TV audiences.
Marv Albert and Mike Breen are known nationally for their incredible commentary on networks like ABC, TNT, and ESPN. However, a legend like Chick Hearn did his best work just for the Los Angeles Lakers, crafting a legacy with the fan base in LA that was as impressive as Albert's and Breen's. Other broadcasters split their time, as Ian Eagle works for the Brooklyn Nets and also calls national games for TNT.
So check out this list of the top basketball commentators of all-time. Vote up the announcers who have added the most to the game from a broadcasting role.
Years active: 1991-present
Network(s): ABC, ESPN, TNT
Team(s): New York KnicksYears active: 1982–present
Network(s): TNT
Team(s): Kansas City Kings, Minnesota TimberwolvesYears active: 1957–2002
Network(s): KTLA, KHJ-TV, KCAL-TV
Team(s): Los Angeles LakersYears active: 1990-2013
Network(s): ESPN
Team(s): Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ersYears active: 1990-Present
Network(s): TNT, NBC
Team(s): Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles ClippersYears active: 2003-2005
Network(s): ABC, ESPNYears active: 1962–present
Network(s): TNT, NBC
Team(s): New York Knicks, New Jersey NetsYears active: 2005-Present
Network(s): TNTYears active: 2013-Present
Network(s): TNTYears active: 1990-2002
Network(s): NBCYears active: 1985-2017
Network(s): ABC, ESPN, TNT, NBC
Team(s): Philadelphia 76ersYears active: 1985
Network(s): ESPN, ABC, TNT, CBS
Team(s): Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit PistonsYears active: 1987-present
Network(s): MSG, TBS
Team(s): New York Knicks, Atlanta HawksYears active: 1987–present
Network(s): ABC, ESPNYears active: 2007-present
Network(s): ABC, ESPNYears active: 1990-Present
Network(s): ESPNYears active: 1965-present
Network(s): CBS, TNTYears active: 1992–present
Network(s): TNT
Team(s): Brooklyn NetsYears active: 2020-Present
Network(s): ESPNYears active: 2018-Present
Network(s): TNTYears active: 1990 - present
Network(s): CBS, NBC, ABC
Teams: Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento KingsYears active: 2003-Present
Network(s): ABC, ESPN, TNT
Team(s): Brooklyn NetsYears active: 2018-present
Network(s): YES, ESPN
Team(s): Brooklyn NetsYears active: 1990 – present
Network(s): ABC, ESPN
Team(s): New York LibertyYears active: 2003-2014
Network(s): TNT
