OG Anunoby’s tip-in of Jalen Brunson’s missed last second shot will go down as not only the defining moment of the New York Knicks’ unexpected run to the NBA Championship but also one of the most famous moments in NBA history. It will be replayed for generations, as will announcer Mike Breen shouting, ‘It’s good!” over and over again. I can’t imagine Anunoby, Breen or even Brunson would change a single thing about what happened, but it turns out had Brunson’s initial shot gone in, Breen was planning to honor the moment by changing his trademark catchphrase.
Most fans lose their home team announcers during the playoffs, as ESPN and other networks use more nationally recognized crews to call the big games. Knicks fans, however, are in a fortunate position, as their local play-by-play guy, Mike Breen, is also the lead play-by-play guy for ABC and ESPN, which broadcasts the NBA Finals. The honor is well deserved given he’s probably the best announcer in the game.
