How do you explain to any basketball fan the transition from Jim Barnett to Fitz? It doesn't make any sense at all and then to add in Kelenna? What are they thinking?
Also, for my 2 cents, they can also get rid of the announcer that introduces the Warriors and runs some of the breaks during the game. Another insult to the fans intelligence. I try to watch the alternative broadcasts when possible, but the mute button comes in handy when I'm forced to watch games announced by the Warriors.
Russ definitely lost some of his athleticism, and despite some of the warranted criticism, it's sort of sad. He's missing dunks that otherwise would have been rim-breakers three or four years ago.
Hmm. So my policy is, when other western conference teams play each other, to root for the team lower in the standings. Not gonna surprise anyone, but turns out my emotional policy is that the rule doesn't apply if the lower team is the Lakers :D
I really like this site. The article writers set a positive, insightful tone and by and large the commentators contribute worthy, thoughtful, funny, well-researched posts that are worth the read, polite even when in disagreement. It sure is rare on the internet, and especially sports internet, to find a spot that isn't foul, ignorant, trolly and/or juvenile. Thanks to everyone who is trying to make this a spot worth the visit.
Dec 30, 2021·edited Dec 30, 2021Liked by Daniel Hardee
Thanks DH. Nice shout out to John Madden, I wasn’t familiar with his work so it was great to hear about his positive impact on you and the game of NFL🙏🏻
As for Fitz/Kelenna - Richie Benaud, a wise and legendary cricket commentator once said, “Put your brain into gear and if you can add to what’s on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up”.
I believe Fitz & Kelenna would benefit from this advice
I still remember my 5th (4th?) grade coach lining us all up with a pissed look and straight up told us all "you all shoot freethrows like s#!t" 😂
Also, anyone else slightly bothered that JTA's first thought was to shoot 100 FTs (I know he changed to 500)? I mean... 100 FTs is nothing (<10 minutes?)... 500 is better... but it makes me wonder how much they're actually practicing to begin with...
One thing about broadcasters is that there is a hiring infrastructure behind them. If you hire Kelenna, you're trying to get a certain outcome. If you hire Fitz, you're getting another. So on the one hand it's hard to blame a broadcaster if they do what they were hired to do; but on the other if they do what you *weren't* hire them to do -- like insult Austin Rivers, then Fitz needs to apologize; or his hierarchical superiors need to lean on him.
I think there are sort of four categories as to what broadcasters offer: play-by-play, pure analysis like "that's a pick", exerienced-based color commentating like "in my day we'd just foul them for that," and homer-ism, rooting for the local team. And I think Fitz's biggest issue is that he blends his main job, play-by-play, too much with homerism. That can work fine if you're a Dubs fan and he shouts "He hit it from Fremont" (annoying to me but whatever , that's his gig) but it can work against him if he starts beefing with Austin Rivers. That part's not your job, Fitz. Just fix it.
Kings beat the Mavs on a last second corner 3 by Metu!
Ah, looks like the Suns defense has shown up in the 4th quarter.
How do you explain to any basketball fan the transition from Jim Barnett to Fitz? It doesn't make any sense at all and then to add in Kelenna? What are they thinking?
Also, for my 2 cents, they can also get rid of the announcer that introduces the Warriors and runs some of the breaks during the game. Another insult to the fans intelligence. I try to watch the alternative broadcasts when possible, but the mute button comes in handy when I'm forced to watch games announced by the Warriors.
Suns-Thunder is a close game right now
Lakers loose again. So. Many. Christmas presents
Russ definitely lost some of his athleticism, and despite some of the warranted criticism, it's sort of sad. He's missing dunks that otherwise would have been rim-breakers three or four years ago.
Hmm. So my policy is, when other western conference teams play each other, to root for the team lower in the standings. Not gonna surprise anyone, but turns out my emotional policy is that the rule doesn't apply if the lower team is the Lakers :D
I really like this site. The article writers set a positive, insightful tone and by and large the commentators contribute worthy, thoughtful, funny, well-researched posts that are worth the read, polite even when in disagreement. It sure is rare on the internet, and especially sports internet, to find a spot that isn't foul, ignorant, trolly and/or juvenile. Thanks to everyone who is trying to make this a spot worth the visit.
Watching Pacers/Hornets and shocked at how few fans are wearing masks.
This hate for Buike and Fitz is straight up weird. You people sound incredibly entitled, it's embarrassing just reading the comments
Thanks DH. Nice shout out to John Madden, I wasn’t familiar with his work so it was great to hear about his positive impact on you and the game of NFL🙏🏻
As for Fitz/Kelenna - Richie Benaud, a wise and legendary cricket commentator once said, “Put your brain into gear and if you can add to what’s on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up”.
I believe Fitz & Kelenna would benefit from this advice
Nice work, Daniel.
I still remember my 5th (4th?) grade coach lining us all up with a pissed look and straight up told us all "you all shoot freethrows like s#!t" 😂
Also, anyone else slightly bothered that JTA's first thought was to shoot 100 FTs (I know he changed to 500)? I mean... 100 FTs is nothing (<10 minutes?)... 500 is better... but it makes me wonder how much they're actually practicing to begin with...
Oof. Prayers up.
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Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio has suffered a season-ending ACL tear to his left knee, sources tell ESPN.
Hahaha
The CDC just announced the Golden State Warriors have to isolate for 5-6 hours to practice free throws
https://twitter.com/gsw_poole_party/status/1476262558675836929?s=21
One thing about broadcasters is that there is a hiring infrastructure behind them. If you hire Kelenna, you're trying to get a certain outcome. If you hire Fitz, you're getting another. So on the one hand it's hard to blame a broadcaster if they do what they were hired to do; but on the other if they do what you *weren't* hire them to do -- like insult Austin Rivers, then Fitz needs to apologize; or his hierarchical superiors need to lean on him.
I think there are sort of four categories as to what broadcasters offer: play-by-play, pure analysis like "that's a pick", exerienced-based color commentating like "in my day we'd just foul them for that," and homer-ism, rooting for the local team. And I think Fitz's biggest issue is that he blends his main job, play-by-play, too much with homerism. That can work fine if you're a Dubs fan and he shouts "He hit it from Fremont" (annoying to me but whatever , that's his gig) but it can work against him if he starts beefing with Austin Rivers. That part's not your job, Fitz. Just fix it.