Awful Announcing
"There's a lot of men and women who have sat next to you, and you've treated everyone with the utmost respect. You gifted the game of basketball with your voice. Thank you, Marv."
Rouhier's impersonation of Barkley has blown up on social media.
"It brought back a lot of memories for me. It turned out what we hoped for in a telecast. A great game to do, a tremendous night."
Albert will call TNT NBA telecasts through the end of the Eastern Conference Finals.
This is at least the fifth notable incident in the past week involving NBA fans.
This was a cool mid-interview surprise.
Albert began calling New York Knicks radio broadcasts in 1963.
Marv Albert's status for next season and beyond also hasn't been determined.
Important behind-the-scenes figures get their moment in the spotlight.
Was this the time or place to challenge Mitchell's merits as a player?
These were the best Opening Night viewership numbers for TNT since the Cavs-Celtics and Warriors-Rockets doubleheader in 2017.
Bettors would be advised to pick the opposite of whatever Barkley "guarantees" on the air.
Albert had opted out of calling games in the NBA bubble due to COVID-19 risks.
