The San Antonio and Lakers commentators **** me the most. I remember watching the Spurs vs. Rockets game where Cuttino hit the game winner and all they could talk about is how good David Robinson is and that he is having the "best season of his career" because he hit a few open jumpers. The Lakers commentators on audio pass rave on and on about how good Shaq and Kobe are and how they are a dynasty.... how long can anyone take that for?
I'm offended at the notion that anyone would call Murph the worst. But to even mention Lichti (who is even worse than Hastings, who is as bad as it gets), throws this over the top. Credibility? Out the damn window. I couldn't even watch Nuggets games last year because of Lichti/Hastings and their verbal chubbies when it came to frickairn Ryan Bowen.
i said 2nd worst. murph is just annoying as hell. nugget announcers, no matter who they are, are better than him by default. almost all announcers are.
Calvin Murphy, despite the fact that I have only seen 1 game with him and Bill Worrell on TV, is annoying. And I agree that they like to show stupid-ass pictures of themselves. I was watching the Rockets play the Pistons (Pre-season game in Houston last week), and he and Worrell went on and on about a picture that Clutch the mascot had drawn of them. Bill Walton sucks and I don't care for Kevin Harlan. Most of the guys on ESPN get old with their sayings, except for Chris Berman. However, the worst announcer of all-time, without a doubt, would have to be Brent Musburger. He is a freaking joke and I turn down the sound to any game that he is announcing. It is better to watch the game announcerless than to have to listen to that idiot!
You're right about Walton. His drollness, sarcasm and dry sense of humor are very amusing on the Clippers games. Hopefully he won't change if they become a good team. He is annoying on the national TV games.
1) Wasn't Calvin actually "let go" a couple of years ago but the fan reaction was so strong they brought him back? Around the time of Turbo getting fired. 2) Calvin is like that crazy aunt or uncle we all have in our families. The one who is pretty much an embarrassment to you but you love them anyway cause they're family. 3) It sounds to me a little like the Nugzfanz on the board are picking nits cause they know deep down that their season will be for another ping pong ball while the Rockets, with Calvin swinging his big baton and doing color, are headed for the play-offs.
For those of you that dis-like Calvin..... How can you call yourselves Rockets Fans??? Not only is he one of the most knowledgeable analyst in the NBA, but he is apart of Rockets history. A Hall of Famer to boot. IMO, Calvin is one of the reasons why watching the Rockets play is so entertaining. The guy really cracks me up Another thing, stay off his suits! It takes a "special" courage and style to wear some of those get ups. Calvin for President in 2004!
I like Calvin because of his knowledge of the game, the respect Rocket players have for him, and his ability to share that experience and change players games. Also, Calvin loves the Rocket organization and sometimes forgets to be object in some cases. For instance, he has taught Steve and Cat to take mid range jumpers instead of threes. I wish he would talk to Walt and Kenny Thomas, who's shooting is horrible at best. I was perturbed watching the game on DirecTV that they were showing Calvin with two supposedly pictures of him and Bill while play was going on. That was some weak TV. In addition, I agree, the PIMP suits have to go. Immediately.
Walton is in his own league, for his unique combination of saying completely stupid things with complete arrogant self-assurance, plus his pointless ignorant-whiny-flailing-fan-how-could-Jones-make-such-a-dumb-play commentary. My favorite all-time call is Marv Albert's "facial" when one player dunks on another, as in "Richard Dumas ... serving up a facial!" When I heard about Marv getting busted for a few offensive fouls of his own (having to do with dribble penetration), the first thing I thought was, "Marv Albert ... serving up a facial!"
Well please keep a few things in mind when discussing Calvin and Bill: 1. They are successful at what they do ... that is entertain. You can call it unique or "off the wall" or whatever ... but they do entertain. 2. They know their stuff. Sometimes, Bill may play dumber about the game than he really is, to allow Calvin a free shot or two. But make no mistake ... Mr Worrell knows this game. And, lest there be doubters out there, Mr.Murphy KNOWS this game. He is not a has-been who is stuck in the past "when he played". he knows today's game and today's players as much as anyone in the broadcast industry. 3. The Rocket's corporate policy this year .... with so much terrorism, biological mail threats and security consciousness ... is that Calvin and Bill can no longer use that running "cookie" gag. They will no longer eat cookies sent to them, or promote fans to send some to them. they will instead "push" a informal "likeness" image thing. Sending in hand drawn or computer generated pix of the Rockets and of Bill and Calvin. Get used to it ... at least until they come with someting more fresh or enetertaining ... but No More Cookies.
You have to be a Rocket fan to like Calvin. How can we say anything about Calvin, a Rocket lifer who bleeds Rocket red. Yeah, he's a homer but I'd rather listen to someone who is a true rocket and may be biased at times sometimes than some old foggey who has no passion for the hometeam and is there just to pick up a check.
You can't be serious. Hastings is one of the better color men in the league. Lichti is a joke, there's no doubting that, but Hastings is good. He's entertaining like Murphy, only without being a distraction to the game. As for Bowen, he was the only reason to be excited about last year's team. They had to do something. Hell, I thought I heard Calvin have a stroke when he started talking about Mobley last night.
I don't think Bill and Calvin are 'entertaining' whatsoever. What they joke about is not even remotely funny. When they put on their comic caps it's a strain. They force it and look like jackasses. I'd like them to cut the crap and stick to what they know-basketball. Which they do know well.
