Bob Costas, Doug Collins, Mike Fratello, Jim Gray, Hannah Storm, Isiah Thomas, and P.J. Carlesimo Return to NBC Sports in Throwback NBA Broadcast March 3 San Antonio Spurs at Philadelphia 76ers
Details: https://t.co/ujze0H1gSy
Joe Mazzulla was asked if it feels like Jayson Tatum is close to returning:
His response: “I don’t operate on feel. I live by principle.”
(via @JustinmTurpin)
Progress, but this a very precious asset that’s presentation needs to be executed more meticulously.
1) We cannot come straight out of commercial into Roundball Rock. There needs to be the anticipation of the laser peacock intro first, or, a full matchup graphic overlay + swipe on top of the aerial city wide view.
2) The crescendo of the opening beat drop cannot be obstructed. Broadcasters need to let it breathe before welcoming us.
3) There are two different choruses during Roundball Rock, and the latter of which is meant to be played when the broadcast camera shifts inside and shows players running out-of-the-tunnel, naturally segueing into the courtside broadcast team’s pregame show as the music slowly fades. This second beat is essential to setting the tone, building drama, and injecting the proper dose of nostalgia. It has to run for 2-3 seconds.