When the Celtics and Mavericks (finally) tip off the 2024 NBA Finals Thursday night, ESPN/ABC play-by-play voice Mike Breen will be on the call, along with analysts Doris Burke and J.J. Redick.
We caught up with Breen Monday to talk about calling more than 100 Finals games, the evolution of the Celtics, his famous catchphrase, and more.
Q. This is your 19th straight NBA Finals, the most any play-by-play voice has called consecutively, and Thursday’s opener will be your 101st Finals game. Do you ever take a moment to appreciate the magnitude of those achievements?