Caitlin Clark makes NBC return, praises LeBron James: ‘That’s my GOAT’
Clark also raved about Nikola Jokić: "I think he's the best player in the world."
Clark also raved about Nikola Jokić: "I think he's the best player in the world."
Hopefully, this time, Reggie Miller won't use the opportunity to compare the WNBA star to a middling NBA player.
The game averaged 5.6 million viewers, best since Kevin Durant's return to Oklahoma City nearly a decade ago.
Anthony also offered two more non-Payton Pritchard comps for the WNBA phenom.
"The idea that NBC is paying more for Sunday Night Basketball than for Sunday Night Football."
4.5 million viewers tuned in for Lakers-Knicks.
Clark was a natural in her 'Basketball Night in America' debut for the NBA on NBC.
"And as I was saying back in 2002, welcome to the NBA on NBC."
"You know before the work week begins and you’re a little weary on Sunday night, you can turn your channel to NBC and get a game that’s worthy of your attention."
Kravitz will record an opening number for the network's premier NBA package.
Maria Taylor will host the one-hour studio show on-site each week when Sunday Night Basketball launches in February.
The NBA will return to NBC airwaves on Oct. 21.
Tirico's role in NBC's NBA coverage will be similar to his role in the NFL coverage.