Reggie Miller Will Bounce to NBC Sports for NBA Coverage

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Reggie Miller, the Indiana Pacers NBA veteran, is still following the bouncing ball.

The basketball legend is planning to depart from Warner Bros. Discovery at the conclusion of this NBA season, having served as an NBA analyst for quite some time. Instead, he will be moving on to NBC Sports, which has acquired a fresh set of NBA game rights starting this fall. Come October when Miller joins NBC Sports, it is anticipated that he will commentate on one or more games each week throughout the regular season and playoffs.

Miller expressed his excitement about the future in a statement, saying, “I hold dear many of my most significant moments happened on NBC, and I’m eager to make more.” During the time NBC held NBA rights from 1990 to 2002, some of his best court performances were broadcasted by NBC. Now, NBCUniversal has secured new NBA rights, which means games will be aired on both NBC and Peacock. Specifically, Peacock will stream a national game every Monday night, while NBC will debut new TV series on Sundays and Tuesdays.

In January, NBC appointed Mike Tirico to oversee their coverage for numerous NBA games, and they also recruited Jamal Crawford, a 20-year basketball professional, as a game commentator. Frank DiGraci, who has extensive experience producing Nets games for YES, was named the coordinating producer for all NBA broadcasts.

Under an 11-year contract, NBCUniversal is reportedly spending around $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion annually. This deal grants them the right to broadcast up to 100 regular-season NBA games, the NBA All-Star Game, and select first-round playoff matches that are exclusive to them. Additionally, WNBA games will also be included in this sports package. Notably, NBCUniversal is reportedly spending more on NBA games than they currently do for their NFL deal, as per estimates from MoffettNathanson, a renowned independent analysis firm.

Throughout his entire professional basketball journey spanning eighteen seasons, Miller excelled as a player for the Indiana Pacers, earning the title of the team’s record holder in points scored, assists, and steals. Notably, he was selected as an NBA All-Star on five occasions, and in 2000, he guided the Pacers to the NBA Finals.

It’s perfectly suited that Reggie will join our team as the NBA returns to NBC and premieres on Peacock, according to Sam Flood, executive producer of NBC Sports. After all, Reggie was not just a fantastic shooter and clutch player in the game, but also one of its most entertaining figures, combining exceptional skill with an unmistakable flair. These same qualities have proven beneficial in his broadcasting career, offering viewers thoughtful insights while never shying away from tough comments.

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2025-02-18 18:16