Chris Webber out at TNT
He'll probably write a book about his experience there.
Probably won't be able to hang those banners, either.
Title would say it all if title said why he was out.
No, but this article from May 5 does.
https://mgoblog.com/mgoboard/ot-chris-chris-webber-could-be-out-tnt-after-march-madness-frustration
I just cringe at "Title says it all". Don't know why, it just sounds bad. OP’s use that line a lot, and it hardly ever does say it all, unless you just like to read headlines. It usually just means, "That's all I got".
It's a way to say "I'm lazy" without admitting to yourself you're being lazy.
Upvoted you because you are correct that I am lazy. Then downvoted you because I admitted it.
Jim Jackson is OK for a Buckeye.
No such thing. That's like saying the bubonic is ok for a plague.
Well, as plagues go...
I know you got negged, but I'm OK with JJ too. IMO, he's better than homer Clark Kellogg.
Not super surprised. I found CWeb To just be ok as a sportscaster.
So on their professional relationship TNT called the time out???
/too soon?
I don't know, but somehow this is Michael Talley's fault.
I loved CWeb as a player, but count stand his never ending over the top praise of players and smiling fun guy.
Great player. Awful announcer. I cant believe I am saying this, but Jackson or Hill would both be much better options.
I dont watch the NBA, but Hill and Jackson were great during March Madness. It was nice not having to listen to Cweb.
To be honest, none of those 3 guys are particularly good as analysts. Hill is fine, but too often gets stuck on just narrating what's in front of him, which isn't particularly insightful; Jackson does a bit better at this, but still isn't great (perhaps he will get better with more reps). CWebb can do good analysis, but as mentioned previously, way too often gets side-tracked on tangents and puffing up players. He should find a studio role, or start a podcast.
In my experience, the best analysts are coaches, who are used to breaking plays down and thinking strategically. Jeff Van Gundy is awesome at diagnosing what the other team is doing, explaining it, and suggesting counters; his problem is he veers off into shtick (particularly when he is teamed with Mark Jackson, who is terrible) and to hyperbole, maybe b/c some producer has told him it's funny.
In short, the NBA is awash in excellent play-by-play people (e.g., Mike Breen; Kevin Harlan) and really need to work on getting good analysts.
Agreed!!! Hell, I might even watch the NBA if they'd just let the games be called by the TNT studio. Even if I didn't particularly want to watch the game (which I never do), I'd be thoroughly entertained by what that crew might do. I mean, does an NBA TV game really need play-by-play and a guy telling me that LeBron just made a great play?
Breen's OK, think he's a bit overrated. The BANG is much too overplayed.
He can't hold Harlan's jock.
It's honestly hard to think of really good analysts even on the regional League Pass broadcasts. Kelenna Azubuike with the Warriors and Alaa Abdelnaby with the Sixers stand out as pretty good, and of course Walt Clyde Frazier is a legend. Sarah Kustoc with the Nets might legitimately be my favorite -- she and Ian Eagle are great together. But I'm not sure any of the above would be a big step up over Jackson or Hill, let alone Van Gundy or Doris Burke.
They would all be a step up over Reggie Miller.
Addendum: I haven't listened to him as much this year because the Raptors are such a trash fire, but Jack Armstrong is fantastic. I'm sure it'd get old if I tuned in more, but GET THAT GAAAHBAGE OUTTA HERE in a crazed Brooklyn falsetto is top notch as far as catch phrases go.
i dont think TNT ever really took the time out to really appreciate his commentary.
Too busy dragging their feet.
well; sometimes its ok to take the road less travelled.
Does basketball have analysts like football. Seems like bringing C-Webb back in some manner while he finds something new would be cool.
I know its a crazy idea but why not try out someone other than a former player as an analyst.