TNT debuted its new Players Only franchise in February of 2017 and several other major NBA platforms have employed retired players as well.
From the surface, having commentators with past experience on the court seems like a great idea. They can provide insightful play-by-play breakdowns and get behind-the-scenes access to certain franchises for exclusive information.
But the Players Only broadcast crew has received a lot of flak from basketball fans on social media. The biggest complaints? They often bias elite teams and get sidetracked easily, missing major plays during the game.
Blazers games hosted three (but definitely more) examples of former players losing track of their duties as commentators.