PacersguyUSA

Yeah, I'm definately buying tickets to the finals games if we get there.

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Brian

I like the national telecast myself. It generally gives you an unbiased opinion on the game. As much as I like what Laim did for the pistons on the floor his commentary does bug me occasionally. George Blaha on the other hand though is great. The FSND crew of Kelser and Mcleod wants to make me puke thank god they don't do playoff games.

Brian

The bucks to their credit didn't give up. There were many times where they could have quit but they didn't. Not having TJ hurts the bucks but they had little chance in this series to begin with. Down low the bucks can't stop Rasheed and it doesn't help that Van Horn and Joe Smith tend to disappear come playoff time.

jvanbusk

For me, it depends on who is doing the national telecast. Even though, many people have stated their disdain for Brent Musberger, I have always been a fan. In fact, he's probably my favorite college football play-by-play guy.

DetBNyce

That's what he should stick to, college football. I don't like him as a basketball commentator, he screws up too much. The ESPN commentary is a change of pace for me, it's good to hear the game from a fair commentator, which they usually have on the national broadcast. Usually...

MLKG

I think Kelser has the best actual commentary out of the 4 Pistons broadcasters. He really knows what he's talking about, has great insight, and despite being a Michigan State and Detroit guy- he doesn't act like a homer at all on the air. Blaha is easily the most talented as a play by play guy. Mcleod is easily the worst, he's pretty terrible. Laimbeer can be funny with the way he subtiley make fun of players, but he can be a bit arrogant at times too- and that grin on his face whenever he is on camera is just scary.

If I could mix and match em, I would put Kelser and Blaha together- but then again, I guess that would make Mcleod completely unbareable to watch without Kelser to save him.

DetBNyce

Rick Mahorn is the worst and there is no explanation for why they even let Vinnie "talk" on the radio.

I like Greg myself too. I tend to like the broadcasters that break the game down, rather than the actaul play by play guys. Sometimes it's fun to see or I should say hear if the analysts is thinking what I am or has the same reasoning that I do.

Brian

I don't think Kelser is that bad himself I think it is the pairing with Mcleod that makes it unbearable. There are just too many bad jokes between them for me to handle. A person I forgot about that I hate is Rick Mahorn. He generally only does radio but he has nothing intelligent to bring to the broadcast. He replaced John Long who I thought did a good job albeit a bit boring but at least he wasn't dumb like Mahorn. As for laim I think he is hit or miss. Sometimes he comes across as smart and witty other times he is just a mess.

jvanbusk

Laim's way of just ripping on players and teams is downright hilarious. I love when they do the NBA scoreboard segment and there's a horrible game on the schedule. Laimbeer will always have some sort of remark about how bad the teams are.

As far as Ricky goes, I agree he's about as boring as it comes. But, he is sometimes a funny guy without trying to be funny. If you listen to him closely you'll hear him say something blatantly obvious or he'll repeat himself. Sometimes he starts a sentence, and doesn't know how to finish it. That's always good for a good chuckle. I like it when he uses phrases like, "Sneaky big".

DetBNyce

"Send the Memo" has to be the worst commentary line out there. LOL

I have to agree on the Laimbeer scoreboard scenario, that is hilarious.

MLKG

Oh God, I forgot about Mahorn. Nothing is more annoying than how he constantly refers to Chauncey as Mr. Big Shot. He never even says his name, every single time he references him he calls him Mr. Big Shot. Plus he talks very slow and always sounds like he's stoned. He does seem to have a problem finishing thoughts.

One of my favorite Laim calls this year was against Toronto when Michael Bradley pulled down a rebound and then started waving his elbows around, then Laim deadpans in his usual dry fashion "Michael Bradley acts like he has muscles, and everybody laughs at him" .

zeebneeb

How can you dislike Mcloud?

He brings energy, and is pumped up about the game.


I am really bamboozled by that statement.

"The Pistons are killing them"!

Kelser saving Mcloud? LMAO! Kelser is like a robot, never adds any excitment, just keeps stating the obvious like John Long;


"He hit the shot George" Holy crap John, are you sure?

Jwick

Even though I had some real crappy seats at the game. I still had a great time. Ben Wallace was tearing it up and so was Rasheed. X2 baby!!!!! It was nice to see Darko get some PT at the end and score too! GOOD JOB PISTONS! Lets take Game 2 and the rest of the playoffs!

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fear the fro

How could anyone not like Bill Laimbeer? He is hilarious. Not afraid to dog any player or team, whether or not they deserve it. Last season I liked the UPN team better but this year with Laim doing ESPN Rick Mahorn's commentary was horrible. The guys who do my high school team's games could add about as much as he did. I don't think McLeod is that bad, or that Kelser is that good. Blaha and Laim are the best.

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froggyvk

I like Fred and Greg more than George and Bill. I just have more energy watching the game when they call it. Greg has the best analysis and I like Fred McCloud. "Rip shoots - The Bottom!" and "He absolutely BLEW the dunk!" are my favorites.