"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"The four quarterfinal games will be played Wednesday, December 31, and Thursday, January 1, with ESPN serving as the home of the primary telecast for each matchup."
"Many stories captured headlines, but ESPN's decision to go direct-to-consumer easily topped the list as the most important sports television story of 2025."
"We used to have this day to ourselves, but Roger Goodell and them pigs at the NFL always want to hog every day of the week now. Christmas is an NBA day."
"People from every background, with every kind of belief, and from every zip code. There is no hidden agenda here, folks. Just the kind that many of you have there at home"
"Disney, ESPN’s parent, has a long history of embracing new technologies and creating integrated entertainment ecosystems. AI in sports broadcasting aligns perfectly with this philosophy"
"Windhorst, one of the most recognizable voices in NBA coverage, has hosted The Hoop Collective for years as a staple destination for league news, insider reporting, and thoughtful analysis"
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."