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Mike Breen: ‘It’s Hard to Fall Asleep’ After Thrilling NBA Finals Game
"It’s just you’re so wound up, especially when you see a game that good."
Adam Silver: ‘Not Sure’ if ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Be Produced Differently on ESPN
"They made a decision to take an entertainment route with that studio show."
Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Richard Jefferson
For the first time in his broadcasting career, Richard Jefferson will be on the call for the NBA Finals. Jefferson was named to the...
Scott Van Pelt: ‘I’ll Bet Money That ‘First Take’ Hasn’t Done Segments’ on Indiana Pacers During Regular Season
"I’ll bet money they haven’t, but that’s not knocking them because I know having done our show, we didn’t lead 'SportsCenter' with the Pacers like ever unless they were playing another star-laden team."
Finale of ‘Inside the NBA’ on TNT Most-Watched Show in Two Years
"The NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 marked the culmination of TNT’s 40-year history of live NBA games on the network."
Charles Barkley: I Will Give TNT Sports Two More Years and ‘Be a Good Soldier’
"This is the TNT people because I think my contract technically is still with TNT, but I’m going to be a good soldier."
Bill Simmons: ESPN Will Screw Up ‘Inside the NBA’
"The only way it doesn’t go badly is if they do the commercials and they give them the lengthy segments that you need to have that show work."
Shaquille O’Neal: This is a ‘New Beginning’ for ‘Inside the NBA’
"I’m glad we’re still together on whatever network we go to, and whatever network we’re coming to, we’re bringing the pain – just letting you know right now."
Charles Barkley: ‘It’s Going to Be an Honor and a Privilege to Work for ESPN’
"It’s a great opportunity."
Adrian Wojnarowski: ‘I’ve Not Looked Back’ Since Joining St. Bonaventure University
"There hasn’t been one moment since I left ESPN in September where I thought I wanted to be doing anything but what I’m doing now at St. Bonaventure."