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ESPN’s NBA protection in some way retains getting worse.
On Sunday afternoon, ESPN was answerable for broadcasting the Knicks–Pacers recreation 7, they usually acquired instant backlash for being biased in opposition to the Knicks.
If that wasn’t sufficient, viewers additionally bought a Stephen A. Smith pep discuss directed to the Knicks, which was a bunch of shouting and knocking off Spike Lee’s hat. pic.twitter.com/cfkABz0fSF
— Terrible Asserting (@awfulannouncing) Might 19, 2024
Issues in some way didn’t get higher throughout the halftime present when former Golden State Warriors government Bob Myers gave some completely horrible evaluation of what was occurring within the recreation.
In line with Myers, the Knicks suffered an enormous psychological blow when OG Anunoby may solely play for 5 minutes within the recreation because of harm.
Malika Andrews asks Bob Myers “What stood out to you from the Pacers?” after a historic first half efficiency.
Bob Myers proceeds to speak about OG Anunoby solely taking part in 5 minutes and the psychological affect on the Knicks. pic.twitter.com/Di5S0i09vi
— Terrible Asserting (@awfulannouncing) Might 19, 2024
Contemplating that TNT is reportedly about to lose its beloved NBA halftime present, followers have blasted Myers’ halftime evaluation.
Sooner or later, the NBA has to at the very least take into account having the regionals do alt casts. This is a humiliation.
— Ken Bud Sothman (@KenSothman) Might 19, 2024
It’s unclear if ESPN will carry again Myers subsequent 12 months with how dangerous the reception to his TV protection has been.
