I didn’t particular think they were too homer, but they were really… dorkish. They sounded like they didn’t belong on TV. Sorry Suns announcers.

Los Angeles is the worst I’ve ever heard, and I’m not talking about the Clippers. And yes I know really well since I live down here right now. That Kobe love doesn’t seem just platonic. And the best young player in the League according to them is Ariza. No town deserves a championship less than these fathead announcers. Not sorry to rub you in the mud Lakers announcers.
On a side note their are some local TV sports announcers that are quite reasonable. Still homers, but in a nice way.

I’ve had similar thoughts about these matters…

However, I’m shocked at how much opposing teams credit the Blazers – whether through interviews (like tonight in NYC – B Roy was interviewed at the end of the game) or “positive” highlights of our players…. the Blazer media crew never interviews or shows positive highlights of other teams… so, when I watch a game on the opposing team’s network, i actually don’t mind it as much…

My personal opinion is that Barrett doesn’t really understand the X’s and O’s of the game – he seems a bit slow and distracted… I think Mike Rice is just along for the ride – our crew isn’t terrible, but it’s not great

So how is it that these announcers get paid so much for doing such a crappy job???

East Coast Announcers > West Coast Announcers

Walt is an icon. I love listening to his smooth cadence. He talks just like he played. I loved the crew tonight. Especially when the drooled all over Brandon.

also Knicks announcers kept saying that Knicks are continuing to fight against one of teh best teams in the league

Mark Price and JVG.

I also like the Shonz and Steve the Snapper Jones

The Mikes are HILARIOUS, but not really fair and biased, but when I am watching the Blazers, I don’t want fair and balanced, I want the Mikes! If the Blazers are sucking it up, I can see that, I don’t need announcers to point it out, I’m already feeling ticked off.

I’m already knocking over the chair next to me as I jump up screaming at the monitor “DRIVE TO THE FIDDLE STICKIN’ HOLE GOSH DARN IT!” (the aforementioned has been a dramatic reproduction of real events but with less blood, like Rescue 911 with William Shatner). At that point, I need happy, peaceful, positive announcers, or God help me if I see Magette flop again I will find him and break his face… gulps down my xanax and horse tranquilizers bleh meh, blazers win riiip ciiiity… drool

over at my place was that Walt Frazier sounds like a Muppet. That makes it hard to take him seriously.

—Dave

Now you know why they call the Knicks’ blog “Posting and Toasting.”

As a 21-year NY/NJ resident, I think people here just kind of like Walt in spite of (because of?) the goofy way with words. A few times a year he makes a really astute basketball observation, and it makes you wonder how good he could be if he focused on that.

i love it how Rice is always happy go lucky for the Blazers. Barret is steady and always a rock. THat combined with Holton at half-time, we have the best “local” crew around!

but the Golden State radio guy is terrific. I listened to his call of the game that was decided by some controversial calls, and he sounded like a guy sitting next to you watching the game – no homerism, no blatantly calling out the refs, just smoothness…

as an analyst (thought that he was an overrated player though). He just has weird voice inflections. He knows the game well and is reasonably objective. I also like how he often tells states the height of the players, which I don’t always know. And I think his broadcast partner does a terrific job.

I also like the Kings announcers.

I liked the Boston crew too. Knowledgeable, not too homeristical, and with heavy Boston accents so you don’t forget who’s crew you’re listening to.

I thought they announcers were pretty fair and balanced. I thought Boston had the biggest homers. If you don’t like homers, just be happy you’re not listening to the Blazers radio broadcaster.