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The best NBA intro music

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by DeAleck, Oct 30, 2014.

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What's your favorite NBA theme music

  1. NBA on NBC (Roundball Rock)

    37 vote(s)
    86.0%

  2. NBA on TNT

    3 vote(s)
    7.0%

  3. NBA on ESPN

    2 vote(s)
    4.7%

  4. NBA on FSN

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%
  1. DeAleck

    DeAleck Contributing Member

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    As someone who grew up listening to the NBA on NBC intro (Roundball Rock), I never thought there will be another theme song better for the game. However, in these past couple of years, the NBA on TNT song has grown on me quite a bit. I still like the NBA on NBC better, but only by a small margin.

    The other two: NBA on ESPN and NBA on FSN are pretty meh to me.

    What's your favorite theme song?

    NBA on NBC:
    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0Pnl1ulaG5k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    NBA on TNT:
    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/FOgbdMIc2hw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    NBA on ESPN:
    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/EgLIoOojHkc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    NBA on FSN:
    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zrKPUvWLlkM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    I forgot, there is another theme music for NBA playoffs at ESPN:
    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/r1dEXYWvUOQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #1 DeAleck, Oct 30, 2014
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  2. ths balla

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    NBC theme all day, it was awesome when Bill Simmons played it to open the Grantland basketball hour
     
    #2 ths balla, Oct 30, 2014
  3. LIT123

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    Seems like variations on the original sound, but I don't have much of an ear.
    OK with all of them.
     
    #3 LIT123, Oct 30, 2014
  4. mr. 13 in 33

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    NBC theme hands down
     
    #4 mr. 13 in 33, Oct 30, 2014
  5. clutz

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    In terms of sheer infectious energy, the NBA on CBS theme from the '80s is king of them all:

    <iframe width="640" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/EC0WdLyGETc?feature=player_detailpage" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #5 clutz, Oct 30, 2014
  6. yo

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    NBC, no question.

    The first time I heard the TNT theme, I thought it was a joke and they were doing some country western parody. Theme has grown on me though.
     
    #6 yo, Oct 30, 2014
  7. J Sizzle

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    You are wrong if you don't choose Roundball Rock.
     
    #7 J Sizzle, Oct 30, 2014
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    John Tesh FTW
     
    #8 prs325, Oct 30, 2014
  9. clutz

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    Roundball Rock is great by itself, but I've always thought that the NBC fanfare that precedes it on the broadcasts is what seals the deal.
     
    #9 clutz, Oct 30, 2014
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    #10 clutz, Oct 30, 2014
  11. JazzLakerHater

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    The NBA on NBC intro is part of my childhood lol.
     
    #11 JazzLakerHater, Oct 30, 2014
  12. awc713

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    ill always have a soft spot for FSN
     
    #12 awc713, Oct 30, 2014
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    Cleverly disguised did you watch ball n the 90's poll.

    Because if you did, there is only one answer.
     
    #13 sealclubber1016, Oct 30, 2014
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    Honestly, this is even worse than the NBA on ESPN theme song. Blades of Steel had a better theme song than this!

    Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is more infectious and catchy than NBA on NBC. That literally defined an era!
     
    #14 Fyreball, Oct 30, 2014
  15. rockets13champs

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    Fsn houston brings back so many memories
    But nbc and tnt are the best. The finals needs to move back to NBC
     
    #15 rockets13champs, Oct 30, 2014
  16. clutz

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    I guess you had to be there. ;) I think it's great, if clearly a product of its era. Tesh's theme is a close second.
     
    #16 clutz, Oct 30, 2014
  17. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Agreed.

    Hadn't heard that version in a while. Got goosebumps when I pressed play on that youtube clip.
     
    #17 Juxtaposed Jolt, Oct 30, 2014
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    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/V_h7Lm7C9Nk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #18 megatruong, Oct 30, 2014
  19. DeAleck

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    Sickest pelvic thrust at 3:23.
     
    #19 DeAleck, Oct 30, 2014
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