Some of the things we miss about sports during this indefinite shutdown are obvious: the daily routine of games, the highlights, the discussion and analysis. Others are less apparent, but no less painful: a fan’s antics in the stands, a funny press conference quote, an announcer’s catchphrase.
Mike Breen and his signature “Bang!” call have been constants in the lives of NBA fans for over two decades. It’s such a perfect catchphrase that you can watch an 11-minute compilation of “Bang!” calls on YouTube and it still doesn’t get old.
The greatest “Bang!