NBC's NBA Lineup Raises Concerns
NBC has partnered with Peacock to regain its NBA broadcast rights after 23 years, marking a significant milestone in the network's history.
The NBA on NBC lineup, however, has sparked controversy due to its reliance on former NBA players as analysts and studio personalities, potentially overlooking journalists who have spent years working towards such opportunities.
- NBC lost its NBA broadcast rights after the 2002 season, but has now reunited with the league.
- The partnership between NBC and Peacock is expected to be beneficial for both parties, bringing a nostalgic and exciting energy to NBA action.
The way NBC has hired its new analysts, play-by-play announcers and studio personalities doesn’t sit right with me.
Notably, eleven former NBA players have been hired to the main staff, serving as game analysts or studio analysts, making up almost the entirety of the in-game commentary and analytical staff.
Author's summary: NBC's NBA lineup favors former players over journalists.