Michael "Mike" Breen (born May 22, 1961) is an American play-by-play sports commentator for NBA on ABC and is the lead announcer for New York Knicks games on the MSG Network. Breen also calls NBA games for ESPN, and was formerly a play-by-play announcer for the New York Giants' preseason games. Breen also called regular NFL season games for both NFL on Fox and NFL on NBC.
Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
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Saying "Bang!" when a basketball player hits a clutch shot
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Saying "(player) puts it in!" following a big shot, usually a 3-pointer
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When introducing himself at the top of a broadcast, saying "Mike Breen on hand."
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Fact
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Manhasset, New York: Living with wife and children. [2012]
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Father of Michael Breen, Nicole Breen and Matthew Breen.
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Graduated from Fordham University in 1983.
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First time (of many times) fired by Don Imus on May 3, 1992.
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Along with Bill Walton, on November 19, 2004, he was on commentating duties for the infamous game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons which resulted in all-out brawl between fans and players, costing players a combined 140+ games of suspensions and over $10 million in fines.