ABC, ESPN Set NBA Broadcasting Teams

[John Corn]

NEW YORK (AP) Bill Walton and Tom Tolbert are heading from NBC to ABC and ESPN to call NBA games, while Charles Barkley signed a new deal with TNT.

Walton, a Hall of Famer, will team with play-by-play announcer Brad Nessler for ABC and ESPN, which, along with TNT, are starting a six-year, $4.6 billion TV rights deal with the NBA next season.

Tolbert, who played in the league from 1988-95, will join Mike Tirico as an ABC studio analyst and also will be a game analyst.

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[HarryD]

That's really sad. Nessler's is ok but BILL WALTON.. I just don't get what they see in this guy! Sounds like NBC really didn't try hard to get good announcing teams.

[gopherscot]

It kind of like howard Cosell ... either you love hime or you hated him. Personnally Walton is a bit dramatic .. but he really knows the game and calls it as he sees it. I like him ... he gives the game a little excitement.... not to mention a few lines that make you go "huh". I also like Barkley .. he doesn't always think before he speaks .. but he makes it fun.

[John Corn]

All that I have to say is: Where's The Snapper?........:D

Another reason to love NBA League Pass. :D