Page 1 of 1
McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:47 am
by cpfsf
http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/65104547.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aU1ccmiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU7DYaGEP7vDEh7P:DiUsShortly after being fired as the Timberwolves coach this spring, Kevin McHale was contacted by both TNT and ESPN to see if he had an interest in working on either of their NBA telecasts.
Four months later, McHale has made his choice.
It will be announced today that McHale will serve as a studio analyst for NBA TV's Tuesday night telecasts, joining former NBA player Chris Webber and host Ernie Johnson. McHale's decision aligns him with TNT, which partners with the NBA on the channel as part of the NBA Digital platform.
McHale, who worked for the Wolves in a variety of positions after joining the organization in 1993, also will make occasional appearances on TNT's NBA studio show. This should mean McHale and Charles Barkley will able to have an opportunity to match wits at times.
McHale, a top-notch quote during his playing days with the Boston Celtics, has previous broadcasting experience, having spent two seasons working on Wolves telecasts before taking over day-to-day basketball operations for the team in May 1995. In fact, McHale's broadcast partner at the time, Kevin Harlan, now works for TNT and recommended the network add him to its stable of announcers.
McHale's primary role with NBA TV will put him on the air on the night in which fans can vote on NBA.com for what game they want to see. McHale will make his debut on opening night, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, when NBA TV will carry a two-hour studio show, leading into TNT's coverage.
McHale also will appear on TNT that night. TNT will have McHale's former Celtics team against Cleveland at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and then air the Lakers-Clippers at 9:30.
McHale's appearance on Tuesdays will mark one of six days during the week this season that NBA TV will have live studio programming.
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:59 am
by The J Rocka
haha that'll be real interesting to watch, can't wait to see
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:32 am
by Breakdown777
I'm really looking forward to this. McHale and Barkley on the same show once in awhile? Even if you don't like basketball, that's quality TV.
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:35 am
by jade_hippo
this is actually exciting, outside of trent tucker he was my favorite wolves broadcaster
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:05 am
by LordBaldric
Should be fun to see!
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:09 am
by SSUBluesman
Failing Upwards FTW
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:15 am
by Calinks
The recent acquisition of NBATV has just gotten better!
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:19 am
by Klomp
Wow, a solid late nite/early morning crew tonight..
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:30 am
by Calinks
klomp44 wrote:Wow, a solid late nite/early morning crew tonight..
I tried to sleep but the wolves shooting gave me nightmares.
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:41 am
by Klomp
Calinks wrote:klomp44 wrote:Wow, a solid late nite/early morning crew tonight..
I tried to sleep but the wolves shooting gave me nightmares.
I got home about 2 hrs ago from a college speech tournament in Bloomington (Note: it was required, i would in no way go to one by choice)
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:38 am
by Basti
yes now the Big Sweater will be seen in public again
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:15 pm
by Worm Guts
jade_hippo wrote:this is actually exciting, outside of trent tucker he was my favorite wolves broadcaster
Trent Tucker should never be allowed to talk on TV.
Re: McHale accepts post as analyst for NBA TV
Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:21 pm
by Biff Cooper
Wednesday night McHale was already on with Eric Snow and Andre Aldridge breaking down the Milwaukee Bucks season. I thought McHale looked very comfortable and did a fairly good job - even though he thought the Bucks might make the playoffs with their "lunchbox" mentality.