Why the hell is Marv Albert announcing the ECF over Harlan?

[AngelEyes]

I don't understand it. Harlan is clearly the better broadcaster at this stage of their careers and he has way more energy than Marv as well. Marv Albert is obviously one of the greatest sports broadcasters of all time but he lost his fastball a long time ago, now it's a struggle for him to even get names correct. For a matchup which appears as spectacular as Giannis vs Kawhi you would think you'd want your best team announcing and not just honor an old legend.

[brooks_thompson]

Because he has a literal grandfather contract

[Proctor]

Because he has a literal grandfather contract
Probably the correct answer.

Marv is so godawful it's a black mark for the network.

[L8krH8tr]

Webber is the worst. Marv deserves a better partner like when Steve Kerr was commentating.

[AngelEyes]

Probably the correct answer.

Marv is so godawful it's a black mark for the network.

It's a joke. Harlan is a far better announcer right now, Marv should have retired a few years ago.