Marv Albert
Marv Albert
Marv Albertis an American sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball". From 1967–2004, he was also known as "the voice of the New York Knicks". Albert currently works for Turner Sports, serving as lead announcer for NBA games on TNT...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSportscaster
Date of Birth12 June 1941
CityBrooklyn, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I don't really think that Reggie is going to need that much help. It's more in the area of the subtle aspects of working broadcasts.
There's a fine line between physical and thug ball, and the Knicks have crossed the line on occasion.
I think this is going do extremely well. They'll pack the place, I don't think there is any doubt about it.
It will always be a special place. I'm looking forward to it.
As much as I enjoy TV, I've always loved radio. And I love doing the NFL games, the Monday night games, on radio. Because you are the game. I really enjoyed calling basketball and hockey on the radio, but the presentation is more specific - you're talking all the time.
We may have the best-shooting backcourt in the NBA.
I have resigned from MSG (Madison Square Garden Network) and have been let go from NBC. I fully understand the position in which the networks found themselves due to my very painful situation. In the interest of my family, my friends and my many supporters, I step aside with deep humility and seek to reconstruct my personal and professional life.
The Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan’s three-point explosion in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals against Portland is easily one of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen. As he made his sixth straight, he winked directly at (broadcast partner) Mike (Fratello) and me and held his palms up in a shrug, as if to say, What can I do?
Phil Jackson would fight his own players in practice.
It's impossible to work under conditions where they confused negativity with objectivity. You can't fool the fans.
Theres a fine line between physical and thug ball, and the Knicks have crossed the line on occasion.
In radio, you are the game, so to speak - you have to describe every aspect. In TV, Ive always felt less is more, and its really a question of my setting up the color analyst more than anything else.
My strong game was ping pong. Relentless... steady.
My on-the-court game was ordinary. I had a jumper but needed screens. I could go right but not left.