interested to know the bigfooty basketball fraternities thoughts on hubie, the guy seems to really know his stuff, balanced and a great analyst of the game
am i right, or is he an old coot??
am i right, or is he an old coot??
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He is a fantastic analyst, only thing I wish he would do is have a bit more fun while commentating.
An absolute wealth of knowledge, you can learn a lot listening to him I've found.
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Y'all have got to be kidding me. Hands down the worst colour guy on national TV.
His entire repertoire consists of reading off random stats and patronising the **** out of the audience.
"Now look at Mike Miller. This young man right here is shooting 38.2 percent from the 3 point line and 42.43 percent from the field. Leaving him open out there isn't a good idea, as he'll knock it down 38.2 percent of the time. And if he's closer in, that figure rises to 42.43 percent. I wouldn't leave him open"
He's the NBA equivalent of Robert Walls.
Doug Collins and JVG, on the other hand, are both excellent.
His entire repertoire consists of reading off random stats and patronising the **** out of the audience.
"Now look at Mike Miller. This young man right here is shooting 38.2 percent from the 3 point line and 42.43 percent from the field. Leaving him open out there isn't a good idea, as he'll knock it down 38.2 percent of the time. And if he's closer in, that figure rises to 42.43 percent. I wouldn't leave him open"
He's the NBA equivalent of Robert Walls.
Doug Collins and JVG, on the other hand, are both excellent.
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right, good to hear, 100% disagree with you but good to hear
comparing him to walls is an insult and your argument lost cred with me there and then, but i can sorta see what you are saying and where you are coming from
i dont find him patronizing though
and im not the biggest collins fan either
but hey each to their own
comparing him to walls is an insult and your argument lost cred with me there and then, but i can sorta see what you are saying and where you are coming from
i dont find him patronizing though
and im not the biggest collins fan either
but hey each to their own
On another note Kevin Harlan is hands down the best play-by-play caller in the NBA at the moment.
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Hubie has no idea as an analyst. I remember watching a Mavs game late last season where he said the Mavs were "really missing Jerry Stackhouse", as he is good for "20 points every night", along with another huge out - Devean "Don't Trade Me Bro!" George.
"You see, Sacramento rebound the ball at 42.5 per game, now San Anotonio rebound the ball at 44.7 per game. Sacramento have to get on the glass tonight"
Just lists stats all game, like a Bruce of NBA.
God help important players who don't have stats....their crap.
Just lists stats all game, like a Bruce of NBA.
God help important players who don't have stats....their crap.
Yes, he said that Bowen shouldn't get as much playing time as he did at San Antonio and used the statistics to back up his statement -- Bowen was never a stat man, just a good honest player who was key defensively. Never mentioned that his corner three was one of the biggest money shots in the game or that he was in his prime one of the best defenders in the league.
I think he's average.
I really like the Portland Trail Blazer radio team a lot. However, they have a propensity to be big time homers (as are the majority of NBA team's radio crews)
I think he's average.
I really like the Portland Trail Blazer radio team a lot. However, they have a propensity to be big time homers (as are the majority of NBA team's radio crews)
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I remember that. A definite WTF moment.
i love Hubie Brown. only because i laugh directly at him most of the time. love his sequence that begins with "you're talking about a guy...". says it about 20 times every broadcast.
i would say he's the Malcolm Blight equivalent of the NBA. he's gone completely senile.
agree with mdc, for me JVG is the best. good analysis and a lot of attitude. will actually rip his fellow commentators if he doesn't agree.
And i swear Doug Collins jerks off constantly during any game that Kobe or Lebron is playing
i would say he's the Malcolm Blight equivalent of the NBA. he's gone completely senile.
agree with mdc, for me JVG is the best. good analysis and a lot of attitude. will actually rip his fellow commentators if he doesn't agree.
And i swear Doug Collins jerks off constantly during any game that Kobe or Lebron is playing
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Yep, that's the other one he's got. Every single sentence starts either with "You're talking about a guy" or "This young man right here".
Last season I heard him use the "This young man right here" opening when talking about Mutumbo...coffee went everywhere. Allegedly, young man Mutumbo does a good job of protecting the paint, but will only give you 4.32 points per game.
"I mean c'mon!" is another one.
On the other hand, the best line in basketball commentary is a JVG "Are you kidding me?!" when one of the other commentators (usually Mark Jackson) says something stupid.
On the other hand, the best line in basketball commentary is a JVG "Are you kidding me?!" when one of the other commentators (usually Mark Jackson) says something stupid.
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Speaking of Marc Jackson, nothing irritates me more than his refusal to use "an".
i.e. "Kobe Bryant just made a excellent play, he's a incredible player."
Still can't believe his name was being thrown around as a potential head coach.
i.e. "Kobe Bryant just made a excellent play, he's a incredible player."
Still can't believe his name was being thrown around as a potential head coach.
Hard to hate Hubie...he's like your senile grandpa so you forgive him if he gets things wrong now and again.
The only thing that puts me off is that he always seems to side with the refs - when the replay is shown it's always "caught him on the arm, that's a clear foul" and you can't for the life of you see where the contact was!
Doug Collins - I thought I wouldn't like him but he always calls/predicts a play before it happens...gotta respect his knowledge.
I find it hard to warm to Kevin Harlan. Yeah, he's undoubtedly a good play-by-play man but I always feel like he's ripping off Marv Albert.
Hate Mark Jackson and hate Reggie Miller even more.
The only thing that puts me off is that he always seems to side with the refs - when the replay is shown it's always "caught him on the arm, that's a clear foul" and you can't for the life of you see where the contact was!
Doug Collins - I thought I wouldn't like him but he always calls/predicts a play before it happens...gotta respect his knowledge.
I find it hard to warm to Kevin Harlan. Yeah, he's undoubtedly a good play-by-play man but I always feel like he's ripping off Marv Albert.
Hate Mark Jackson and hate Reggie Miller even more.
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Yes Hubie is a character and he's everywhere.
"I remember when this young man played for me, he was able to come in and give you 19.8 minutes a night and 6.78 rebounds whilst shooting a great percentage, 37.56% from the 3".
My other favourite is. "Now you've got to watch your turnovers. You don't want to turn the ball over, because the other team will get out and score on you".
I would rather pluck the hairs from my ball sack than listen to Mike Tirico commentate. He is woeful.
"I remember when this young man played for me, he was able to come in and give you 19.8 minutes a night and 6.78 rebounds whilst shooting a great percentage, 37.56% from the 3".
My other favourite is. "Now you've got to watch your turnovers. You don't want to turn the ball over, because the other team will get out and score on you".
I would rather pluck the hairs from my ball sack than listen to Mike Tirico commentate. He is woeful.
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He's a company man. Like 95% of ESPN.
JVG is the only one who will be honest.
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"Hand down, man down".
Mark Jackson reminds me of the black weatherman from Family Guy. "ITS GUN RAIN!"
Jackson has about 10 catch phrases on his repertoire that he unloads at semi-appropriate times.
And I dont get "Mama there goes that man". It's as if its his childhood repressed memory where he'd say "Mama there goes that man" in reference to his mother's boyfriend sneaking out the window before his Father got home.
Shit video quality but awesome commentating from the great man Kevin Harlan
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