Within the post-Marv Albert NBA period, Turner Sports activities is popping to Charles Barkley as its headliner for its All-Star Recreation protection, The Submit has realized.
Barkley will be a part of Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller as TNT’s staff for the play-by-play of the sport, in line with sources. Barkley will stay part of TNT’s studio protection for the occasion, as properly.
The All-Star Recreation is Feb. 20 in Cleveland.
On the Saturday of All-Star weekend, Brian Anderson will deal with the play-by-play for the abilities competitors.
TNT declined remark.
Albert retired following final season after a legendary profession that spanned 55 years. At one level, TNT had a plan in place wherein Anderson, its No. 1 MLB play-by-player, would succeed Albert because the lead NBA announcer.
Nonetheless, since Albert’s retirement the cable community has chosen to not anoint anybody. Harlan will get the nod for the All-Star Recreation and now seems to be the favourite for the convention finals. That's nonetheless undecided. Harlan, who is also the lead voice on Westwood One’s NFL protection and can name the Tremendous Bowl, was behind Albert on TNT’s depth chart for a few years. Harlan additionally works for CBS.
Lately, TNT has additionally added CBS/YES’ Ian Eagle as a constant a part of its regular-season and postseason NBA protection.
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