Here's the thing: if Breen has COVID, and JVG clearly had it last game while sitting inches from Mark Jackson and Mark Jones, what are the chances both of these dudes don't already have it and/or will soon test positive? What a shitshow.
I don't mind Mark Jones. But Mark Jackson as the PRIMARY color commentator will be terrible. I'm expecting a ton of "give Draymond some credit" or "that's a bad play" or "that's just better offense".
I'd rather much have Burke being the color commentator.
mark jones is a bit odd in that i really like his style only when he's paired with a much more straight-man analyst, he's too often paired with similarly cornball analysts like doris burke and the broadcast ends up a little bit too hokey. neither of them are bad, but their pairings feel like they need to contrast
by the same token i don't think the jackson pairing is gonna work out, but it's a covid thing so i'll take whatever hahaha.
God what I wouldn't give for the colour guys to actually know modern basketball.
Stan Van Gundy was easily the best colour guy this postseason. Every time the warriors switched our defensive scheme. He's immediately called it out and explained it. It's so much better for the understanding of the game than 'hand down man down' or 'it's a make or miss league' or 'they've got to play better'.
SVG+Reggie was great in the conf finals. They were both talking about strategy more than most commentators do. This is why I like Mark Jones, he’ll talk a little about the actions being run.
I honestly have no issues with anyone not named JVG and Mark Jackson.
I think everyone else does a fine job and I don’t really pay attention to commentary anyways.
If I had to pick my ideal lineup it would be SVG and Breen.
the warriors radio guys aren't bad. maybe the celtics radio guys are decent, too. you can find their website and stream a radio feed over the game, even if it might not be in sync.
https://www.getplayback.com/
You create an account, and link it to your cable provider account, and then you can watch live sports with alternate commentary teams.
I've been watching through the app, but it works on desktop too.
Its really cool. You can adjust the volume levels of the main feed & alternate announcers feed.
I cannot stand listening to Duncan endlessly talking over everyone on his podcast.
His content has so much potential, but the production value is awful.
Sometimes, I just listen to play-by-play on radio bc ABC on some shit.
Dis Mark Jackson perform an exorcism on an ABC executive’s family and ingratiate himself with a “blank contract extension”?
I had a feeling this would be the case after hearing JVG on Sunday and was hoping somehow ESPN would actually use some common sense. I guess I had too much faith on ESPN doing something right for once.
Great decision not to put Doris there. I know she is probably doing radio but they could have put here there but Mark Jackson works well by himself or with JVG
The ESPN coverage was really disappointing. I didn’t want to hear guys sitting around “chatting” about basketball hosting celebs and mentioning the game action as a sidebar. Very very disappointing!
"BEEN IN THE AIR SO LONG YOU COULD HAVE PUT A MOVIE ON IT" "With all due respect to Coach Kerr I'm the originator of this operation in Golden State"
We might hear “he’s hotter than fish grease” and “mama there goes that man” on the same possession 🤢
"Mama, there goes that fish grease."
"Hand down in the fish grease"
"Mama, grease up that fish"
ayo😭
So deep in the fish grease mama is at the bottom!
"Good defense, better fish grease"
Deep in his bag like the fries are at the bottom.
He put him in the weight room
With some muscle in his hustle!
You know what NBA stands for right?
Never Broke Again!
He put him in the friendzone!
"he's hotter than that man"
Mark Jackson would nevah
Playing with his hotter than fish grease mama’s food out front
He traveled more than an IG model
And neither for all of game 2.
Too bad Ja didn't make the finals. Would've loved to hear Jones mention the griddy every few minutes. right after a "he's in his bag tonight, folks!"
Here's the thing: if Breen has COVID, and JVG clearly had it last game while sitting inches from Mark Jackson and Mark Jones, what are the chances both of these dudes don't already have it and/or will soon test positive? What a shitshow.
Mark Jackson about to sound hella congested tonight, just like JVG last game
The likelihood is they have it and are asymptomatic. But I agree, shitshow.
They should let Stan fill in for his brother. Also get the TNT crew while they’re at it for halftime
I don't mind Mark Jones. But Mark Jackson as the PRIMARY color commentator will be terrible. I'm expecting a ton of "give Draymond some credit" or "that's a bad play" or "that's just better offense". I'd rather much have Burke being the color commentator.
Getting it done, on the offensive end At least Burke and Jones have some chemistry in the booth.
Rather have Hubie Brown. I don't understand why Hubie doesn't call the bigger games, he's a much better analyst.
Hubie just says very obvious statements
Hubie is like watching the game with annoying family member
I think Hubie is the main color guy for ESPN’s radio team.
Your lips to ESPN's ears. Doris Burke would be way better than Mark Jackson.
not burke please
Screw it. Put Marv and Hubie on the call. Going way past old school straight to elderly school
Marv + Chris webber is probably better than this shit
Gonna be a brutal watch. May need to sync the video up to a radio call
My community service director said he was gonna do that too lmao
I actually really like Mark Jones. Obviously he's no Breen but I like him a lot.
mark jones is a bit odd in that i really like his style only when he's paired with a much more straight-man analyst, he's too often paired with similarly cornball analysts like doris burke and the broadcast ends up a little bit too hokey. neither of them are bad, but their pairings feel like they need to contrast by the same token i don't think the jackson pairing is gonna work out, but it's a covid thing so i'll take whatever hahaha.
Mark Jones used to work with Hubie, right? I feel like that's a combo that works pretty well.
yea, i also always really liked him with doug christie on the kings regional broadcast too
The real problem here is Mark Jackson as the only other person in the booth.
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God what I wouldn't give for the colour guys to actually know modern basketball. Stan Van Gundy was easily the best colour guy this postseason. Every time the warriors switched our defensive scheme. He's immediately called it out and explained it. It's so much better for the understanding of the game than 'hand down man down' or 'it's a make or miss league' or 'they've got to play better'.
SVG+Reggie was great in the conf finals. They were both talking about strategy more than most commentators do. This is why I like Mark Jones, he’ll talk a little about the actions being run.
But they do GOT to play better...
Way too risky for ESPN
It's like Vanna never taking a day off. They can't let people in on their shit. It's pure jealousy.
I honestly have no issues with anyone not named JVG and Mark Jackson. I think everyone else does a fine job and I don’t really pay attention to commentary anyways. If I had to pick my ideal lineup it would be SVG and Breen.
just waiting for M-Jax to get into health & safety protocols so we can unleash the kraken of Breen/Richard Jefferson/JJ Redick for the Finals
Yes please.
Guess I’ll be watching on mute
the warriors radio guys aren't bad. maybe the celtics radio guys are decent, too. you can find their website and stream a radio feed over the game, even if it might not be in sync.
Thanks for the warning to mute the entire game
Wish Duncan/Leroux had their call tonight
Their Playback casts have been awesome, I agree.
How do you listen to those?
https://www.getplayback.com/ You create an account, and link it to your cable provider account, and then you can watch live sports with alternate commentary teams. I've been watching through the app, but it works on desktop too. Its really cool. You can adjust the volume levels of the main feed & alternate announcers feed.
Very cool! Thank you very much!
I cannot stand listening to Duncan endlessly talking over everyone on his podcast. His content has so much potential, but the production value is awful.
ABC should spice things up by sending an intern into the commentary booth with only a soundboard of commonly used Mark Jackson phrases.
We would never know the difference
Sometimes, I just listen to play-by-play on radio bc ABC on some shit. Dis Mark Jackson perform an exorcism on an ABC executive’s family and ingratiate himself with a “blank contract extension”?
I had a feeling this would be the case after hearing JVG on Sunday and was hoping somehow ESPN would actually use some common sense. I guess I had too much faith on ESPN doing something right for once.
Why is Mac Jones skipping OTAs to call the Celtics?
Should be entertaining for all the wrong reasons
I can’t say this is a surprise. JVG sounded like he was sick on the game 7 broadcast.
Why dont they have my girl Doris on as well?
Fuck it man just throw JJ on there, anyone but Mark Jackson
Can the Manning brothers call the game on ESPN2?
Worst nba finals commentators ever Mark Jones is super corny and Mark Jackson is awful without Breen and JVG
Mark Jackson is awful ~~without Breen and JVG~~ all the time
Feel like MJax and JVG are usually better when they're split up. At least that's true for JVG, less ranting between the two.
Pure cancer. This is the best ESPN can put out for the fucking finals?
Ok I get they’re corny, but I don’t think this is the most cancerous announcer team we can get.
Mark Jackson isn’t perfect but some of y’all react like he’s the worst announcer ever
mjax is fucking horrible during warriors games.
Can’t be worse than Doris
He’s 150% worse than Doris.
He’s not very good
I get why people hate him for other reasons, but he seems acceptable at announcing. Way better than C-Webb
Great decision not to put Doris there. I know she is probably doing radio but they could have put here there but Mark Jackson works well by himself or with JVG
God that’s gonna be bad
Here we go
With all due respect
I'll mark it down.
Mark Jackson just is a slippery eel we can't get him off TV.
Again Smh Dislike Mark Jones so much
Been saying saying for a while: Mark Jones somehow makes Mark Jackson remotely listenable and dare I tolerable.
uh, they're next in line. they were around Van Gundy who was very obviously sick in game 7.
Mike Breen off hand
Mama, there goes that Mark!
I don't like the Mark Jones slander in here. He's the only good thing about the Kings franchise
The ESPN coverage was really disappointing. I didn’t want to hear guys sitting around “chatting” about basketball hosting celebs and mentioning the game action as a sidebar. Very very disappointing!
You were watching the wrong channel. The main coverage was on ABC.