Hubie Brown called the final game of his legendary broadcasting career on Sunday. Brown did color commentary alongside Mike Breen for the ESPN on ABC broadcast of the 76ers-Bucks game, which fittingly took place in Milwaukee, where he began his NBA journey in 1972.
After half-a-century calling basketball games on television, Brown was showered with love throughout the afternoon as the NBA, the Bucks and ESPN all paid tribute to the man and his career.
As Hubie Brown calls his final game today, we take an all-access look at the beloved coach and broadcaster who has taught generations of NBA fans and players about the game of basketball.
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2025
Watch the 76ers take on the Bucks at 2:00pm/et on ABC. pic.twitter.com/NH9r6wam2C
Legendary NBA broadcaster Hubie Brown is calling his final game today for Sixers-Bucks.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 9, 2025
Mike Breen and the ESPN on ABC broadcast opened with a tribute to Hubie, which included showing his first telecast. 🏀🎙️❤️ https://t.co/6mwMQRSTsn pic.twitter.com/NgqcJuu0RS
Relfecting on his career, Brown said, "It's 50 years that went by so fast, you turn around and you can't believe it." He also admitted he was "frightened to death" during his first game. In 50 years, he came so far he was comfortable crying on the air.
Mike Breen: "You've been like a father to many of us, our NBA father."
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2025
Hubie Brown: "Can we pause as I have a tear here?"
All the feels on ABC for Hubie's last game 🥺 pic.twitter.com/pj8VPPU79v
Brown, now 91-years old, originally worked for USA in the 80's and spent time with CBS, TNT, ABC and ESPN. He won an ABA championship in 1975 and was named NBA Coach of the Year twice in between his various broadcasting assignments.
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