Jeff Van Gundy replaced by Hubie Brown on ABC!!!!!

[sportsfan76]

And it is HUBIE sitting next to Mike Breen.:rockon:


I am so thankful for this

[Suguru101]

What happened? Why?

Any information as to why the sudden change, since JVG and Breen were the "premiere" commentators for ESPN.

I hope there weren't any problems between the two.

[sportsfan76]

What happened? Why?

Any information as to why the sudden change, since JVG and Breen were the "premiere" commentators for ESPN.

I hope there weren't any problems between the two.


Not sure but it shocked the hell out of me. VanGundy wasn't on the ABC broadcast last night either.

So when I saw Hubie sitting next to Breen it shocked the hell out of me

[waseem780]

Perhaps he's interviewing for a new head coaching job

[BasedTom]

JVG's commentary sometimes goes on and on about irrelevant things, but it's at least entertaining. It'd be great for him to get a coaching job, but I really like his work on the mic.

[Nash]

What?! JVG and Breen are the only good thing about their NBA games

[sportsfan76]

What?! JVG and Breen are the only good thing about their NBA games


Huh??? Stop Posting:facepalm

[Scholar]

probably cause he always calls out the ene be a

I can see this happening. JVG always calls out bad officiating calls, which is why I respect him more than most other color commentators.

[305Baller]

So Wilds09 was Jeff Van Gundy.

Mind

blown.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Perhaps he's interviewing for a new head coaching job

Could be this, definitely.

[Salazaar]

Jezus relax, it happens sometimes that breen and jvg are not together and it has nothing to do with breaking up the duo. JVG may be sick, out for personal reasons or whatever. He'll be back the next game.

[Suguru101]

So Wilds09 was Jeff Van Gundy.

Mind

blown.

http://i.imgur.com/UmpOi.gif

[BasedTom]

So Wilds09 was Jeff Van Gundy.

Mind

blown.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzx7eekJqf1rqtpa9o1_400.jpg

[Holy Random]

Van Gundy was great because he spoke his mind. Almost every other commentator is scared to upset anyone or call out the refs/league for bad decisions etc. I'm honestly surprised he wasn't replaced earlier.

[bmd]

Are you guys retarded? Maybe he is sick? Maybe a relative is sick. There are a million other personal reasons.

Why was your first thought not something like this and automatically assume some ridiculous stuff?

[Salazaar]

Are you guys retarded? Maybe he is sick? Maybe a relative is sick. There are a million other personal reasons.

Why was your first thought not something like this and automatically assume some ridiculous stuff?

Yeah,exactly what I said

[DuMa]

nothing against Hubie but JVG is the only thing good with ABC/ESPN broadcasts nowadays

[OldSkoolball#52]

probably cause he always calls out the ene be a


This would make total sense, except that it doesnt at all, since jvg works for espn, not the ene be a

[WWRWestbrookDo?]

And it is HUBIE sitting next to Mike Breen.:rockon:


I am so thankful for this
but Hubie Brown seems to like every single player in the NBA

[sportsfan76]

but Hubie Brown seems to like every single player in the NBA



It's called being fair to both teams and not showing more favoritism toward the other.

[sportsfan76]

Are you guys retarded? Maybe he is sick? Maybe a relative is sick. There are a million other personal reasons.

Why was your first thought not something like this and automatically assume some ridiculous stuff?


They never mentioned where JVG was which seems odd

[hitmanyr2k]

The only thing I like about Jeff Van Gundy is he calls out flopping. Other than that his whole tired schtick basically says "pay attention to me while I talk about irrelevant shit". I was happy when Mark Jackson got a coaching job because it got that horrible MF off the mic. I'm praying the same happens for Van Gundy this offseason.

[livinglegend]

I hope JVG comes back. He is the best on the ABC crew. Hubie Brown is annoying as ****. He s crap. Hope he retires soon from his job.

[DMV2]

but Hubie Brown seems to like every single player in the NBA
Hubie has no personality for a color commentator, that's why he is like that.

Also, he's always stating stats, and saying obvious shit that we already know.

[sportsfan76]

Hubie has no personality for a color commentator, that's why he is like that.

Also, he's always stating stats, and saying obvious shit that we already know.


You are in violation now, please stop disrespecting a legend Hubie

[chips93]

Hubie has no personality for a color commentator, that's why he is like that.

Also, he's always stating stats, and saying obvious shit that we already know.

yeah, i like how he can break down plays, but its redundant sometimes, when the play is just a drive and kick.

no need to explain how tony parker driving, draws another defender, and gets danny green an open three. its blatantly obvious how it works, and needs no explanation.

[G-Funk]

I like JVG

[bmd]

They never mentioned where JVG was which seems oddIt's not like he has his own show and there is another host filling in. He's a color commentator. They will just get one of their other color analysts to fill in. They never mention anything when this happens.

[DMV2]

yeah, i like how he can break down plays, but its redundant sometimes, when the play is just a drive and kick.

no need to explain how tony parker driving, draws another defender, and gets danny green an open three. its blatantly obvious how it works, and needs no explanation.
That's exactly how I feel listening to him. :lol

[SamuraiSWISH]

Hubie Brown is GOAT color commentator, shame it counter acts that fact he neutered one of my favorite players. Turned "White Chocolate" into Jason Williams. Same way MJ is GOAT player, but a pretty terrible GM.

[bmd]

I don't mind Hubie, but he said some stupid stuff during the Rockets/OKC series.... like Asik has great hands and is a great finisher around the rim.

I was like WTF? It is literally the complete opposite.

[tomtucker]

Hubie has no personality for a color commentator, that's why he is like that.

Also, he's always stating stats, and saying obvious shit that we already know.

for sure.............espn and tnt need to get color commentators that don

[HorryIsMyMVP]

Who would hire jvg as a coach he's a total moron.

[B-Low]

JVG is the only remotely entertaining thing about ABC's coverage. They have the worst studio analysts in history and their commentators all seem so cookie-cutter to me. I loved JVG's commentary.

Hopefully its just a one day thing, and if he really is gone hopefully he joins TNT's coverage next season

[Vragrant]

Its funny how much polar opposites JVG and Hubie are especially when it comes to calls.

With JVG, its perpetual vitriol being spewed at the refs' officiating and players' flopping.

Then you have Hubie who as a ready made excuse for every questionable call. Every questionable call you have Brown say (drumroll please)...........brrrrr (you guessed it!)"Well it all depends on the angle you have, and the angle the officials have, and angles within the angles."

Other than that I love Hubie. I always get the impression that JVG loves to hear himself talk. Every 2 minutes he launches into a soliloquy either about random nothingness or how he would revamp the infrastructure of the officiating. We get it, you don't like the officials!. How about you start talking about the damn game?

[Funnyfuka]

listening to hubie brown makes me fall asleep before the end of the game almost everytime especially in the evening. Hi observations are so obvious , no wit, all PC bullshit nobody is interested in, he and mike breen are redundant, it's like having two mike breen talking to each others, at least JVG was an interesting oposit of mike breen with wit, funny, making their duo enjoying to listen to breen always seeming like a prude virgin being offended by jvg remarks.

[bdreason]

JVG has lost his appeal to me. It was funny for awhile, but now his mindless banter is just background noise.

[WWRWestbrookDo?]

It's called being fair to both teams and not showing more favoritism toward the other.

how is that being fair when you like every single player. It's like not having an opinion at all and not saying anything relevant. at least JVG is funny

[Xiao Yao You]

Van Gundy and Walton are the only ones worth listening to.

[apesta]

I don't mind Hubie, but he said some stupid stuff during the Rockets/OKC series.... like Asik has great hands and is a great finisher around the rim.

I was like WTF? It is literally the complete opposite.
i would say Asik has improved interms of handling the ball off pick and rolls haha

[jzek]

League finally got tired of JVG's antics :oldlol:

[vinsanity2756]

I like brown. At least he sticks to the game, and he's a stat man, i like stats.
Some may perceive that as boring, I find that interesting.

[Trollsmasher]

So we will hear more of Hubie's hating on the Heat:rolleyes:

[Shepseskaf]

So we will hear more of Hubie's hating on the Heat:rolleyes:
When did that happen? What did he say?

[Eric Cartman]

Hubie Brown is a flavorless yogurt.

[tomtucker]

brown and gundy both suck.......talk too much during gameplay.........but not half as bad as steve kerr.......that fukker goes on and on with the most monotone voice in the world...........not an once of life in his voice..........just bla,bla,bla...........

[iDunk]

Hubie is so boring, he needs to retire already.

Van Gundy is awesome. He needs to be on the MSG broadcasting crew if Clyde ever retires, that'd be so awesome.

[ShawnieMac06]

Van Gundy and Brown sometimes switch-off with play-by-play partners during the course of the season, with JVG working with Mike Tirico and Hubie working with Mike Breen. They probably put Van Gundy on the radio call for one of the conference finals that ESPN Radio is covering. Van Gundy is likely going to back for the Finals, and Hubie will be back with Tirico broadcasting the Finals on radio.

[TexasBloodMoney]

JVG has lost his appeal to me. It was funny for awhile, but now his mindless banter is just background noise.

Agreed.

I enjoy his rants on flopping or stupid rules on occasion but at some point it'd be nice if he could shut the **** up.

The last game he did, he was complaining that reviewing takes too long and interrupts the game. But just earlier he was arguing that there should be replays for every questionable call? I don't know how serious he was but the whining gets old.

Either way, I dislike ESPN.