NEW: Hubie Brown, 91, to call final NBA game for ESPN this season after a legendary broadcasting career: www.nytimes.com/athletic/593... - ThreadSky

richarddeitsch.bsky.social • 99 days ago

NEW: Hubie Brown, 91, to call final NBA game for ESPN this season after a legendary broadcasting career:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5937884/2024/11/21/hubie-brown-espn-nba-final-year/

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dennisyedwab.bsky.social•99 days ago

He got his start at Fair Lawn (NJ) High School in the mid-60's. My alma mater.

thestraightope.bsky.social•99 days ago

“Now you got a guy here with a great career, does a great job gettin to that last game”

petemchugh.bsky.social•99 days ago

Now you're Hubie Brown. Here's a guy who's had a fantastic career, who coached on the sidelines, then broadcasted until his 90s. You gotta tip your cap to this guy.

jeffburgess.bsky.social•99 days ago

/hubie voice/

What you have to remember is, you are listening to the voice of Hubie Brown. See now: he’s going to break it down. Understand that, he’s going to use the same phrases. Give the guy a lot of credit - your basketball experience will be better for it.

omarltl.bsky.social•99 days ago

Perfect

zachary.mba•99 days ago

I will miss him. Great career.

tennbengal.bsky.social•99 days ago

Richard, the pure joy of Hubie coaching the Grizzlies and me being a Grizzlies fan is one of my rooting highlights in my years on this earth. Just absolutely a treasure having him teaching, in essence, every time he gave a presser, or an interview. He was (and is), the best.

thatboysharpe.bsky.social•99 days ago

A legendary career. I learned a lot from listening to Hubie Brown!

kerrington-k.bsky.social•99 days ago

The "Vince Scully" of the NBA

marcusdj813.bsky.social•99 days ago

One of my favorite sports TV analysts ever regardless of sport. I'm gonna miss his commentary.

ninetoes785.bsky.social•98 days ago

What John Madden was to football Hubie is to basketball. 🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

kyledaustin.bsky.social•99 days ago

Even Hubie can’t stomach watching teams jack 90 threes a night ..

claymorek.bsky.social•99 days ago

At 90yrs old , he's more than earned the right to walk away and go home to enjoy whatever he enjoys besides broadcasting games . What a life he's lived .

stelfc8.bsky.social•99 days ago

Voice of my childhood watching the playoffs. ❤️👏🏼

patvulaj.bsky.social•99 days ago

I love when he gets into old stories from his career, like the time he worked with Abraham Lincoln on his post game.

joefender85.bsky.social•99 days ago

He’s one of my all time favorites. A master at teaching the game to the viewer. Sad to see him hang it up. What a career.

uncool-uncle.bsky.social•99 days ago

I knew he was ancient but 91!
Wow!

rodgerdcitron.bsky.social•99 days ago

Steve Oney's profile of Hubie Brown in 1979 continues to be superb. See https://deadspin.com/its-okay-if-youre-a-machine-inside-hubie-browns-brut-1688921804/

stevenaspringer.bsky.social•99 days ago

Listening to Hubie breaking down why or how a play developed and led to a score -- or didn't -- was a hoops master class, because he explained it so simply and directly. Always a pleasure to listen to him.

gerardhimself.bsky.social•99 days ago

A legend. 91. I loved listening to him

jrubba.bsky.social•99 days ago

An absolute legend!

kingston33.bsky.social•99 days ago

Now here's a guy who not only gives you the durability to announce til age 91 but also the presence of mind to still be good at it.

boatrguy.bsky.social•99 days ago

I hope this was Hubie’s decision. Same with Coach Corso. Let them finish when they want to be done.

4seasonstl.bsky.social•99 days ago

They never really received the acclaim they deserved but the NBA booth of Dick Stockton and Hubie Brown was really strong on CBS and TNT for like 15 years.

ryanseventyfive.bsky.social•99 days ago

*marv albert voice*

Yes

neworlnsdukie.bsky.social•99 days ago

Still remember watching and working on his drills at basketball camp in 6th grade.

That was 40 yrs ago.

Truly a one of one basketball coach and analyst.

Enjoy your well-earned retirement.

cockymf.bsky.social•99 days ago

When Hubie announces his retirement we gonna have to check on @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social

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