NBA Radio Network

The NBA Radio Network was the official national radio broadcaster, distributed by Public Interest Affiliates[1] (PIA[2]), a Chicago radio syndication company, of National Basketball Association games (more specifically, a regular season game of the week,[3] the All-Star Game,[4] as many as 31 playoff contests, including all of the conference finals and Finals, and even the draft and lottery) from the 1990–91[5] through the 1994–95 season. NBA Radio was ultimately supplanted by ESPN Radio.

## Commentators

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### Play-by-play

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* Marv Albert (1992 NBA All-Star Game)[6]
* Eddie Doucette (secondary play-by-play, 1990–1992)[7]
* Jim Durham (secondary play-by-play, 1992–1993)[8]
* Joe McConnell (lead play-by-play, 1990–1995)[9][10]

### Color commentators

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* Quinn Buckner (1993 NBA All-Star Game)[11]
* Bob Lanier (lead color commentator, 1991–1994, NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1994)[12]
* Frank Layden[13] (lead color commentator, 1990–1991)
* Wes Unseld (lead color commentator, 1994–1995)[14]
* Dick Versace (secondary color commentator, 1992–1995)[15][16]

### Sideline reporters

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* Chet Coppock (1990–1991)[17]
* Tom Hanneman (1991–1995)

### Studio hosts

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* Chet Coppock (1990–1991, 1991 NBA draft host)
* Tom Hanneman (1992–1995) (1992 NBA draft host)
* Glenn Ordway (NBA Draft host, 1993–1995)

### Studio analysts

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* Rick Pitino (1995 NBA draft analyst)
* Bob Lanier (NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1994)
* Bill Raftery (NBA Draft analyst, 1993–1995)

## References

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1. ^ Kening, Dan (September 15, 1991). "Radio Syndicator Stays Ahead Of Game". Chicago Tribune.
2. ^ "ON THE RADIO". Orlando Sentinel. March 15, 1990. p. D8.
3. ^ Schlossberg, Howard (January 7, 1991). "NBA Radio Network seeks high-flying market. (National Basketball Association, airline travelers using in-flight audio equipment)". Marketing News. Archived from the original on June 19, 2015.
4. ^ Shapiro, Leonard (February 1, 1992). "AROUND THE DIAL". Washington Post. p. D02.
5. ^ Nidetz, Steve (March 20, 1990). "Sunday Night Game Integral Part Of Wls Radio`s New Baseball Package". Chicago Tribune.
6. ^ "Charms of a 2-year-old prevent speeding ticket". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 12, 1992. p. G2.
7. ^ Arnold, Geoffrey (September 30, 1992). "Blazers Hire Doucette for Radio Play-by-Play Job". The Oregonian.
8. ^ Martzke, Rudy (June 4, 1993). "NBC covers negative Jordan news as well". USA Today.
9. ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 19, 1993). "`Stars' still a thrill for Magic, Collins". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
10. ^ Florence, Mal (June 11, 1993). "Fan of Bonds? Only if Bonds Should Fan". Los Angeles Times. p. 2.
11. ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 19, 1993). "`Stars' still a thrill for Magic, Collins". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
12. ^ Arace, Michael (February 12, 1994). "Rookie Game all Baker's missing lately Baker the highest pick not in Rookie Game". Hartford Courant. p. C1.
13. ^ Marx, Bill (August 17, 1990). "Early Top 25 Poll Results Show Seminoles In Front". Orlando Sentinel.
14. ^ Ryan, Bob (June 15, 1995). "Former Bullet Wes Unseld is acquainted with sweeps". Houston Chronicle.
15. ^ Banks, Lacy J. (June 7, 1992). "Good road show by generous Reinsdorf". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 5.
16. ^ Sandomir, Richard (June 19, 1992). "TV SPORTS: BOXING; Holyfield-Holmes: Match of 2 Bumps on a Log?". New York Times.
17. ^ Nidetz, Steve (February 8, 1991). "NBA boss fosters a `Jam'-dandy idea". Chicago Tribune. p. 9.

Preceded by

ABC Radio

|  National radio broadcaster, NBA
1991–1995 | Succeeded by

ESPN Radio

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NBA Radio Network

Related programs|

* NBA on NBC

Commentators|

* All-Star Game
* NBA Finals

Key figures|

* Marv Albert
* Eddie Doucette
* Jim Durham
* Joe McConnell

| Color commentators|

* Quinn Buckner
* Bob Lanier
* Frank Layden
* Wes Unseld
* Dick Versace

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Sideline reporters|

* Chet Coppock
* Howard David
* Tom Hanneman
* Glenn Ordway

Studio hosts|

* Chet Coppock
* Tom Hanneman
* Glenn Ordway

Studio analysts|

* Rick Pitino
* Bob Lanier
* Bill Raftery

All-Star Game|

* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995

NBA Finals|

* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995

NBA Draft|

* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995

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National Basketball Association on the radio

Broadcast partners|

* ABC (1985-1990)
* AFN (1958; 1968)
* CBS (1964-1966)
* ESPN (1996-present)
* Liberty (1951-1952)
* Mutual (1955; 1969-1984)
* NBA Radio Network (1991-1995)
* Sirius XM (2013-present)

Team networks|

* Boston Celtics
* Cleveland Cavaliers
* Los Angeles Lakers
* Memphis Grizzlies
* Milwaukee Bucks
* Oklahoma City Thunder
* Portland Trail Blazers
* Utah Jazz

Broadcasters by event|

* NBA All-Star Game
* NBA Finals

Miscellaneous|

* ABA broadcasters

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