Is it just me or is Breen overly negative

[Workforce250]

Gave Breen props tonight.

[BernardKing]

Breen seems like a nice enough guy. That said, he's annoying as f**k. He has that "I'm surprised" sound to his voice whenever he makes an observation. It's as though he's always taken aback by what he's witnessing. It makes him sound dopey and it's friggin annoying.

[qb2bk]

Personally, I don't think Breen is the one that is overly negative, its Clyde! Lately, I think Clyde has been off with his analysis. At one point in the second half on Friday when he and Breen discussed the fact that Melo had only taken 2 freethows, Clyde implied that Melo was settling for jumpshots and that was why he wasn't getting to the line. That clearly was not the case. The refs just weren't calling fouls when he was being hacked at the basket.

But I will say I'm happy that Clyde has been calling Ray out for taking too many shots and not setting up his teammates.

[Xekana]

I don't think he is negative. He just isn't a homer, same with Clyde. That's why I love these guys.

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[Johnny Hoops]

I've been watching and listening to the Knicks for a long time.

Last night - during the T-Wolves game ---- was the first time I ever just muted the TV.

As soon as the Knicks start playing poorly Breen goes into his constant whining mode and he is almost unbearable to me. Someone else mentioned his constant use of "and the Knicks are down (?) points again.

With the sound off I was just able to watch the damn game and decide for myself how we were playing.

Just not a Breen fan --- I'm all for being fair and balanced but Breen isn't that. He bends over backwards to kiss other teams star players and never calls any of them out (ex Kobe jacking up shots out of his ass). His constant --- "now that's a bad shot" comments make me want to puke. Who gives a **** if you think its a bad shot Mike --- do the play by play and let Clyde make that call.

[blueNorange]

breen calling a shot bad isn't his opinion, it's in fact a bad shot

[Capn'O]

This thread is embarassing.

Yup. Quite.

Personally, I'm proud that all the national "A" team NBA announcers since Marv have covereed the Knicks and come from the same place as me.

I don't think Breen is as talented as some other national announcers (Kevin Harlan, for example) but I think his Knicks pedigree and consistent objectivity are two of the main reasons he's risen to the top of his industry.

Although TBH I miss me some Marv.

It took me awhile to get used to Breen because Marv was just so transcendent at bringing tension and excitement to the game. I think Breen models how he manages game flow after Marv but his voice is a little drier and Marv's catch phrases really hooked in. "At the BUZZER!" "Yes, and it counts!" "Oh, what a move by _____!" All with dramatic pauses. He created heroes and villains so well.

Breen is a bit more toned down and a bit snarkier but definitely one of the best in the biz. We are lucky to have him.

[mossman]

I thought he was better on the radio than on tv.