Joe Buck advised Mike Breen on calling Knicks in NBA Finals, citing his own World Series regret
By
Brandon Contes
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
Joe Buck advised Mike Breen on how to call a potential Knicks NBA Finals appearance, drawing from his own regret over his call of the St. Louis Cardinals' 2006 World Series win. Buck wanted Breen to avoid making the same mistake he felt he made in the emotional moment. The article discusses Breen's long tenure as the Knicks' lead broadcaster (since 1997) and his 21 consecutive NBA Finals calls for ESPN/ABC, while noting that a Knicks Finals appearance was long considered unlikely until recent changes under Leon Rose's leadership.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledJoe Buck regrets his call of the St. Louis Cardinals' 2006 World Series win, and he didn't want Mike Breen to make the same mistake.
Breen has called Knicks games for more than three decades, and he's been their lead voice since 1997.
Breen has now called 21 consecutive NBA Finals for ESPN and ABC dating back to June 2006.
You might also wanna read
Knicks Complete Largest Comeback in NBA Finals History, Take 3-1 Series Lead
The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, overcoming a 29-point deficit (including a 20-point fourth-quarte
Deadline·5d ago
Knicks Fans Eat Crow as Mike Brown Leads Team to First NBA Finals Since 1999
The article discusses how New York Knicks fans who were skeptical of head coach Mike Brown are now being proven wrong as the team has reache
Defector·21d ago
New York Knicks to Celebrate NBA Championship on 'Fallon' With Wu-Tang Clan Performance
The New York Knicks, after winning their first NBA championship in 53 years, will celebrate on 'The Tonight Show' with Jimmy Fallon. The tea
Rolling Stone·1d ago
The Tonight Show to Air Special Episode Celebrating New York Knicks NBA Championship
NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is airing a special episode celebrating the New York Knicks winning their first NBA Championshi
New York Knicks to Appear on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' After NBA Championship Win
The New York Knicks, fresh off winning their first NBA championship in 53 years, will take over Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' for a spec
Variety·1d ago
Knicks Take 3-1 NBA Finals Lead After Historic Game 4 Comeback; Game 5 in San Antonio
The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA championship since 1973 after taking a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Game 5 i
Decider·3d ago