The NBA Radio Network was the official national radio broadcaster, distributed by Public Interest Affiliates [1] (PIA [2]), a Chicago radio syndication company, of National Basketball Association games (more specifically, a regular season game of the week, [3] the All-Star Game, [4] as many as 31 playoff contests, including all of the conference finals and Finals, and even the draft and lottery) from the 1990–91 [5] through the 1994–95 season. NBA Radio was ultimately supplanted by ESPN Radio.
Commentators
Play-by-play
- Marv Albert ( 1992 NBA All-Star Game) [6]
- Eddie Doucette (secondary play-by-play, 1990–1992) [7]
- Jim Durham (secondary play-by-play, 1992–1993) [8]
- Joe McConnell (lead play-by-play, 1990–1995) [9] [10]
Color commentators
- Quinn Buckner ( 1993 NBA All-Star Game) [11]
- Bob Lanier (lead color commentator, 1991–1994, NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1994) [12]
- Frank Layden [13] (lead color commentator, 1990–1991)
- Wes Unseld (lead color commentator, 1994–1995) [14]
- Dick Versace (secondary color commentator, 1992–1995) [15] [16]
Sideline reporters
- Chet Coppock (1990–1991) [17]
- Tom Hanneman (1991–1995)
Studio hosts
- Chet Coppock (1990–1991, 1991 NBA draft host)
- Tom Hanneman (1992–1995) ( 1992 NBA draft host)
- Glenn Ordway (NBA Draft host, 1993–1995)
Studio analysts
- Rick Pitino ( 1995 NBA draft analyst)
- Bob Lanier (NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1994)
- Bill Raftery (NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1995)
References
- ^ Kening, Dan (15 September 1991). "Radio Syndicator Stays Ahead Of Game". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "ON THE RADIO". Orlando Sentinel. March 15, 1990. p. D8.
- ^ Schlossberg, Howard (January 7, 1991). "NBA Radio Network seeks high-flying market. (National Basketball Association, airline travelers using in-flight audio equipment)". Marketing News. Archived from the original on June 19, 2015.
- ^ Shapiro, Leonard (February 1, 1992). "AROUND THE DIAL". Washington Post. p. D02.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (March 20, 1990). "Sunday Night Game Integral Part Of Wls Radio`s New Baseball Package". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "Charms of a 2-year-old prevent speeding ticket". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 12, 1992. p. G2.
- ^ Arnold, Geoffrey (September 30, 1992). "Blazers Hire Doucette for Radio Play-by-Play Job". The Oregonian.
- ^ Martzke, Rudy (June 4, 1993). "NBC covers negative Jordan news as well". USA Today.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 19, 1993). "`Stars' still a thrill for Magic, Collins". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ Florence, Mal (June 11, 1993). "Fan of Bonds? Only if Bonds Should Fan". Los Angeles Times. p. 2.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 19, 1993). "`Stars' still a thrill for Magic, Collins". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ Arace, Michael (February 12, 1994). "Rookie Game all Baker's missing lately Baker the highest pick not in Rookie Game". Hartford Courant. p. C1.
- ^ Marx, Bill (August 17, 1990). "Early Top 25 Poll Results Show Seminoles In Front". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Ryan, Bob (June 15, 1995). "Former Bullet Wes Unseld is acquainted with sweeps". Houston Chronicle.
- ^ Banks, Lacy J. (June 7, 1992). "Good road show by generous Reinsdorf". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 5.
- ^ Sandomir, Richard (June 19, 1992). "TV SPORTS: BOXING; Holyfield-Holmes: Match of 2 Bumps on a Log?". New York Times.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 8, 1991). "NBA boss fosters a `Jam'-dandy idea". Chicago Tribune. p. 9.
The NBA Radio Network was the official national radio broadcaster, distributed by Public Interest Affiliates [1] (PIA [2]), a Chicago radio syndication company, of National Basketball Association games (more specifically, a regular season game of the week, [3] the All-Star Game, [4] as many as 31 playoff contests, including all of the conference finals and Finals, and even the draft and lottery) from the 1990–91 [5] through the 1994–95 season. NBA Radio was ultimately supplanted by ESPN Radio.
Commentators
Play-by-play
- Marv Albert ( 1992 NBA All-Star Game) [6]
- Eddie Doucette (secondary play-by-play, 1990–1992) [7]
- Jim Durham (secondary play-by-play, 1992–1993) [8]
- Joe McConnell (lead play-by-play, 1990–1995) [9] [10]
Color commentators
- Quinn Buckner ( 1993 NBA All-Star Game) [11]
- Bob Lanier (lead color commentator, 1991–1994, NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1994) [12]
- Frank Layden [13] (lead color commentator, 1990–1991)
- Wes Unseld (lead color commentator, 1994–1995) [14]
- Dick Versace (secondary color commentator, 1992–1995) [15] [16]
Sideline reporters
- Chet Coppock (1990–1991) [17]
- Tom Hanneman (1991–1995)
Studio hosts
- Chet Coppock (1990–1991, 1991 NBA draft host)
- Tom Hanneman (1992–1995) ( 1992 NBA draft host)
- Glenn Ordway (NBA Draft host, 1993–1995)
Studio analysts
- Rick Pitino ( 1995 NBA draft analyst)
- Bob Lanier (NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1994)
- Bill Raftery (NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1995)
References
- ^ Kening, Dan (15 September 1991). "Radio Syndicator Stays Ahead Of Game". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "ON THE RADIO". Orlando Sentinel. March 15, 1990. p. D8.
- ^ Schlossberg, Howard (January 7, 1991). "NBA Radio Network seeks high-flying market. (National Basketball Association, airline travelers using in-flight audio equipment)". Marketing News. Archived from the original on June 19, 2015.
- ^ Shapiro, Leonard (February 1, 1992). "AROUND THE DIAL". Washington Post. p. D02.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (March 20, 1990). "Sunday Night Game Integral Part Of Wls Radio`s New Baseball Package". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "Charms of a 2-year-old prevent speeding ticket". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 12, 1992. p. G2.
- ^ Arnold, Geoffrey (September 30, 1992). "Blazers Hire Doucette for Radio Play-by-Play Job". The Oregonian.
- ^ Martzke, Rudy (June 4, 1993). "NBC covers negative Jordan news as well". USA Today.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 19, 1993). "`Stars' still a thrill for Magic, Collins". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ Florence, Mal (June 11, 1993). "Fan of Bonds? Only if Bonds Should Fan". Los Angeles Times. p. 2.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 19, 1993). "`Stars' still a thrill for Magic, Collins". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
- ^ Arace, Michael (February 12, 1994). "Rookie Game all Baker's missing lately Baker the highest pick not in Rookie Game". Hartford Courant. p. C1.
- ^ Marx, Bill (August 17, 1990). "Early Top 25 Poll Results Show Seminoles In Front". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Ryan, Bob (June 15, 1995). "Former Bullet Wes Unseld is acquainted with sweeps". Houston Chronicle.
- ^ Banks, Lacy J. (June 7, 1992). "Good road show by generous Reinsdorf". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 5.
- ^ Sandomir, Richard (June 19, 1992). "TV SPORTS: BOXING; Holyfield-Holmes: Match of 2 Bumps on a Log?". New York Times.
- ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 8, 1991). "NBA boss fosters a `Jam'-dandy idea". Chicago Tribune. p. 9.