Dante Marchitelli to fill in as Play-By-Play for Select Games

Post #1 » by **Howard Mass** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:31 pm

In the releasee for The Magic's TV Schedule, it says..........

Dante Marchitelli is back reporting from the sideline and hosting "Magic Live" pregame, postgame and halftime coverage. Marchitelli, in his 25th year covering the Magic, will also fill in for Steele as the play-by-play announcer for select broadcasts this season.

This leads me and likely others to believe that Dante Marchitelli has been selected as David Steele's successor when he decides to retire and the start of a transition period.

My guess is it's a few seasons down the line but this stood out in the release.

Post #2 » by **eyriq** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:39 pm

Whoa, big shoes to fill

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #3 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:51 pm

Steele cannot retire until we win a championship. I know the championship games have different broadcasters but if we are even close, I want Steele to be the one to call it.

JoshuaPotter · Post #4 » by **JoshuaPotter** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:53 pm

Hasn't Steele been calling games, I dunno, forever? Since day one.

I know he goes as far back as Mr (don't cancel me) Goose.

Optimus_Steel · Post #5 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:55 pm

JoshuaPotter wrote:Hasn't Steele been calling games, I dunno, forever? Since day one.

I know he goes as far back as Mr (don't cancel me) Goose.

I believe Steele used to broadcast Magic games since 89 on the radio until becoming TV play by play, before that broadcasting the Florida Gators. Got to imagine he is getting ready to retire soon. I'm fine with Dante.

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sChOlaRlY_Magi · Post #6 » by **sChOlaRlY_Magi** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:02 pm

But what about Vince Carter?..

Is he grabbing the other seat? :pray:

Optimus_Steel · Post #7 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:10 pm

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote::pray: But what about Vince Carter?..

Is he grabbing the other seat?

Here is a name, Ryan Anderson. He hosted the recent Magic former players 35 year anniversary event. He might be on the pipeline.

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Raidmagic · Post #8 » by **Raidmagic** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:23 am

JoshuaPotter wrote:Hasn't Steele been calling games, I dunno, forever? Since day one.

I know he goes as far back as Mr (don't cancel me) Goose.

Since day 1. It will be sad to see him retire.

Post #9 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 1:34 pm

I love David Steele and Jeff Turner. Easily one of the best duos in the league. But, they're going to retire at some point. Would love a Dante and SVG combo in the future. :pray:

DiplomaticMagic · Post #10 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:41 pm

I like Dante as a person but going from David Steele to Dante is a huge downgrade.

uraverage · Post #11 » by **uraverage** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:09 pm

DiplomaticMagic wrote:I like Dante as a person but going from David Steele to Dante is a huge downgrade.

Is this anything?

Spoiler:

Kent · Post #12 » by **Kent** » Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:18 pm

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:Steele cannot retire until we win a championship. I now the championship games have different broadcasters but if we are even close, I want Steele to be the one to call it.

This, this, this, so this.

drsd · Post #13 » by **drsd** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 6:34 am

sChOlaRlY_Magi wrote::pray: But what about Vince Carter?..

Is he grabbing the other seat?

They certainly tested that last season.