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Which TNT announcer do you prefer, Marv Albert or Kevin Harlan

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by cshen, Apr 29, 2009.

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  1. FranchiseBlade

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    Marv gets my vote. He's got the history behind him, plus he has humorous comments with the other announcers that I really like.
     
    #41 FranchiseBlade, Apr 30, 2009
  2. napalm

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    I like them both, though I think Harlan's pairing with Collins works better than Marv & Reggie (ugh Reggie).

    Reading the Walton mention earlier in the thread makes me curious. Why isn't he broadcasting anymore? Does anyone know?
     
    #42 napalm, Apr 30, 2009
  3. inler

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    what about "REGGIE, FOR THREE!"

    and we can't forget the best one of them all... "REGGIE, FOR THREEEE"

    not really, but if was always funny watching a marv game with the pacers because the pacers usually played close games, and you'd hear that over and over towards the end of them.
     
    #43 inler, Apr 30, 2009
  4. HeWhoIsLunchbox

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    He was having some health issues if I remember correctly, or ESPN just thought he was too crazy to continue calling games.
     
    #44 HeWhoIsLunchbox, Apr 30, 2009
  5. nyu3

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    Marv because of the vintage moments .... Olajuwon, showing the spin!!
     
    #45 nyu3, May 1, 2009
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    Oh man! I loved that in the '94 series. Even though he technically was spinning I guess, that's the only guy I remember calling it that.

    "Olajuwon, with the spin!
     
    #46 thacabbage, May 1, 2009
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    How can you forget "He just sucked the gravity right out of the building!"
     
    #47 Artesticles, May 1, 2009
  8. Rockfan

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    Marv gets my vote, but as someone already said, you want Kevin Harlan on the mic for the big moments..

    I like Doug Collins, but man - he sounds like he's whining when he's criticizing someone
     
    #48 Rockfan, May 1, 2009
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    This was a pretty big moment, and he gave us nothing:

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    #49 durvasa, May 1, 2009
  10. Mr Striker09

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    the people who did the rockets game6 were BAD.
     
    #50 Mr Striker09, May 1, 2009
  11. Patience

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    I think my girlfriend said it best:

    "Is that Marv or Fake Marv?" (referring to Kevin Harlan)
     
    #51 Patience, May 1, 2009
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    Harlan, He pumps you up when he announces. He is also speaking with a lot of excitement as well.

    Example.
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    #52 WeMissDekeMan, May 1, 2009
  13. Malcolm

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    I've always love Harlan he gets excited out of nowhere its always gets me crunk
     
    #53 Malcolm, May 2, 2009
  14. saleem

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    Neither,I like them both for different reasons.
     
    #54 saleem, May 2, 2009
  15. Rockfan

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    That's true - I'll chalk it up to Kevin being tired ;)
     
    #55 Rockfan, May 2, 2009
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    LOL, How is he biased towards the Lakers? Is there an instantance he shows bias towards the lakers? I don't think he's biased to anyone actually.. what made you think that? Insecurity? Do you fear the Lakers?

    And he creams himself every time anyone makes a big play, the guy seems genuinely excited to watch competitive basketball, and Kobe Bryant is one of the most exciting players there is, so I don't see the problem with that.
     
    #56 ImmortalD24, May 2, 2009
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