The greatest NBA commentators enhance the TV viewing experience, making fans feel like they're at the game. Marv Albert and Mike Breen are nationally known for their commentary on ABC, TNT, and ESPN. Locally, legends like Chick Hearn built a legacy with the Los Angeles Lakers, while others like Ian Eagle split their time between teams like the Brooklyn Nets and national games for TNT. Here's a list of the top basketball commentators of all-time - vote up those who've added the most to the game.
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Kevin Harlan appears in the list 'Best NBA Commentators Ever' for years active.Kevin Harlan was active from 1982 to the present.
Kevin Harlan worked for Network(s).Kevin Harlan called for TNT.
Kevin Harlan covered Team(s).Kevin Harlan covered the Kansas City Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves.162 - 2
Mike Breen was active for years.Mike Breen was active from 1991 to the present.
Mike Breen worked for Network(s).Mike Breen covered ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Mike Breen covered Team(s).Mike Breen covered the New York Knicks.161 - 3
Marv Albert was active for years.Marv Albert was active from 1962 to the present.
Marv Albert worked for Network(s).Marv Albert worked for TNT and NBC.
Marv Albert covered Team(s).Marv Albert covered the New York Knicks and New Jersey Nets.86 - 4
Hubie Brown was active for years.Hubie Brown was active in 1985.
Hubie Brown worked for Network(s).Hubie Brown worked for ESPN, ABC, TNT, and CBS.
Hubie Brown covered Team(s).Hubie Brown covered the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons.61 - 5
Chick Hearn was active for years.Chick Hearn was active from 1957 to 2002.
Chick Hearn worked for Network(s).Chick Hearn worked for KTLA, KHJ-TV, and KCAL-TV.
Chick Hearn covered Team(s).Chick Hearn covered the Los Angeles Lakers.51 - 6
Ian Eagle was active for years.Ian Eagle was active from 1992 to the present.
Ian Eagle worked for Network(s).Ian Eagle called for TNT.
Ian Eagle covered Team(s).Ian Eagle covered the Brooklyn Nets.46 - 7
Jeff Van Gundy was active for years.Jeff Van Gundy was active from 2007 to the present.
Jeff Van Gundy worked for Network(s).Jeff Van Gundy covered ABC and ESPN.Also ranks #3 on Best New York Knicks Coaches
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Walt Frazier was active for years.Walt Frazier was active from 1987 to the present.
Walt Frazier worked for Network(s).Walt Frazier covered MSG and TBS.
Walt Frazier made the list 'Best NBA Commentators Ever'.Walt Frazier covered the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks.39 - 9
Doug Collins was active for years.Doug Collins was active from 1985 to 2017.
Doug Collins worked for Network(s).Doug Collins covered ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBC.
Doug Collins covered Team(s).Doug Collins covered the Philadelphia 76ers.32 - 10
Reggie Miller was active for years.Reggie Miller was active from 2005 to Present.
Reggie Miller worked for Network(s).Reggie Miller called for TNT.31 - 11
Bill Walton was active for years.Bill Walton was active from 1990 to present.
Bill Walton worked for Network(s).Bill Walton covered CBS, NBC, and ABC.
Bill Walton covered Teams.Bill Walton covered the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings.29 - 12
Bill Walton was active for years.Bill Walton was active from 2003 to 2005.
Bill Walton worked for Network(s).Bill Walton covered ABC and ESPN.27 - 13
Bob Costas was active for years.Bob Costas was active from 1990 to 2002.
Bob Costas worked for Network(s).Bob Costas worked for NBC.27 - 14
Mike Fratello was active for years.Mike Fratello was active from 1990 to Present.
Mike Fratello worked for Network(s).Mike Fratello called for TNT and NBC.
Mike Fratello covered Team(s).Mike Fratello covered the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers.23 - 15
Jack Ramsay was active for years.Jack Ramsay was active from 1990 to 2013.
Jack Ramsay worked for Network(s).Jack Ramsay covered ESPN.
Jack Ramsay covered Team(s).Jack Ramsay covered the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers.23 - 16
Grant Hill was active for years.Grant Hill was active from 2013 to Present.
Grant Hill worked for Network(s).Grant Hill called for TNT.23 - 17
Stan Van Gundy was active for years.Stan Van Gundy was active from 2018 to Present.
Stan Van Gundy worked for Network(s).Stan Van Gundy called for TNT.22 - 18
Mike Tirico was active for years.Mike Tirico was active from 1987 to the present.
Mike Tirico worked for Network(s).Mike Tirico covered ABC and ESPN.21 - 19
Mike Tirico was active for years.Mike Tirico was active from 1965 to the present.
Mike Tirico worked for Network(s).Mike Tirico covered CBS and TNT.20 - 20
Mark Jones was active for years.Mark Jones was active from 1990 to Present.
Mark Jones worked for Network(s).Mark Jones covered ESPN.20 - 21
Richard Jefferson was active for years.Richard Jefferson was active from 2018 to the present.
Richard Jefferson worked for Network(s).Richard Jefferson covered YES and ESPN.
Richard Jefferson made the list 'Best NBA Commentators Ever'.Richard Jefferson covered the Brooklyn Nets.16 - 22
Richard Jefferson was active for years.Richard Jefferson was active from 2020 to Present.
Richard Jefferson worked for Network(s).Richard Jefferson worked for ESPN.13 - 23
Richard Jefferson was active for years.Richard Jefferson was active from 2006 to the present.
Richard Jefferson worked for Network(s).Richard Jefferson covered ABC and ESPN.
Richard Jefferson covered Team(s).Richard Jefferson covered the Brooklyn Nets.12 - 24
Richard Jefferson was active for years.Richard Jefferson was active from 2003 to Present.
Richard Jefferson worked for Network(s).Richard Jefferson worked for ABC, ESPN, and TNT.
Richard Jefferson covered Team(s).Richard Jefferson covered the Brooklyn Nets.11 - 25
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2003 to 2014.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.10 - 26
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 1990 to present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr worked for ABC and ESPN.
Steve Kerr covered Team(s).Doris Burke made the list 'Best NBA Commentators Ever'.7 - 27
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2006 to Present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr covered ESPN.6 - 28
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 1973 to 2012.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.
Steve Kerr covered Team(s).Steve Kerr covered the Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks.Also ranks #289 on Famous Male Announcers · #380 on Famous Announcers
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Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2015 to Present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.3 - 30
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2007 to Present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr covered ESPN.2 - 31
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2008 to Present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.0 - 32
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 1995 to 1999.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.
Steve Kerr covered Team(s).Steve Kerr covered the Los Angeles Lakers.-1 - 33
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2001 to present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.
Steve Kerr covered Team(s).Steve Kerr covered the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks.-3 - 34
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 1993 to 2016.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for NBC, ABC, and ESPN.-5 - 35
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2003 to 2004.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr covered ABC and ESPN.-6 - 36
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 2000 to 2002.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for TNT.-9 - 37
Steve Kerr was active for years.Steve Kerr was active from 1998 to Present.
Steve Kerr worked for Network(s).Steve Kerr called for NBC and TNT.-29
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