Indiana Pacers NBA veteran Reggie Miller is still chasing the ball bounces off.
The basketball star will leave Warner Bros Discovery, where he has worked as a longtime NBA analyst after this NBA season ends, joining NBC Sports and earning a new package of NBA game rights this fall. When Miller joins NBC Sports in October, he is expected to call one or more games a week during the regular season and playoffs.
“Some of my most memorable moments have been NBC and I look forward to creating more,” Miller said in a statement. Many of his best moments at the court were aired by NBC between 1990 and 2002 when NBA rights last came to be. NBCUniversal’s new NBA rights require games to be exhibited on both NBC and Peacock, with streaming services showing nationwide games every Monday night. , NBC will launch a new TV franchise on Sunday and Tuesday.
In January, NBC nominated Mike Tirico to lead many coverage of the NBA game, naming 20-season basketball veteran Jamal Crawford as a game analyst. Frank DiGrasi, a veteran who produced net games for yes, has been appointed coordinating producer for NBA Telecast.
NBCuniversal is believed to be spending an estimated $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion under the terms of an 11-year contract that gives the opportunity to air 100 regular-season games. NBA All-Star Game. and Passell in the exclusive first round playoff game. The WNBA games will also be part of the package. As an indication of how much NBC wants this sports deal, the company is paying more for NBA games than its current NFL package, according to estimates from independent analytics firm Moffettnathanson.
Miller has played all 18 seasons of his professional career with the Indiana Pacers and is the team’s greatest leader ever in points of scoring, assisting and stealing. He was a five-time NBA All-Star and led Indiana to the NBA Finals in 2000.
“We’re excited to see you all knowing that we’re a part of the world,” said Samflood, executive producer at NBC Sports. “As basketball fans know, Reggie is not only one of the game’s biggest shooter and clutch performers, but also one of the most entertaining players with a unique combination of skill and swagger. “We successfully bring these traits to his broadcasting career, providing consistent, detailed analysis to our audiences while still pulling punches.”
