Re: The Boston Celtics Mailing List Digest V4 #259

[Adam Litchy <allitchy@cland.net>]

Got to agree with you Donald.  The bulls anouncers are pathetic.  I
think that the old guy is senile. and the other uses such pathetic
descriptions it makes me sick.  I actually heard him say "Niffty Buggy
Whip Dunk."  Niffty?  Pulease...  These guys are a pain.

Adam Litchy

Donald A Liles wrote:

> Which Bulls announcers would qualify as the best? Surely, you do not
> mean Red
> Kerr and Tom Doer, they are such homers it is ridiculous. I am not
> saying that
> they are not decent, but not a shred of objectivity. And with regards
> to their
> general abilities as broadcasters, I would classify them as right "up"
> there
> with Bill Walton. On radio, you might have something or at least half
> of
> something. Neil Funk who does the Bulls play by play is indeed very
> very good.
> However, his rotating radio sidekick generally is pathetic. Whomever
> was doing
> last couple of years with him (Derek something?) was miserable with
> mostly one
> syllable statements and responses.
>
> Perhaps we should split the question into two parts: best radio and
> tv.
>
> The Pacers radio commentators in my opinion, paint a good picture.
> What do others think?
>
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> I would have to say the Chicago Bulls announcers, although its easy to
>
> be good at that when you've got such a good team.
>
> Warwick
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