Michael "Mike" Breen (born May 22, 1961) is an American play-by-play sports commentator for NBA on ABC and is the lead announcer for New York Knicks games on the MSG Network. Breen also calls NBA games for ESPN, and was formerly a play-by-play announcer for the New York Giants' preseason games. Breen also called regular NFL season games for both NFL on Fox and NFL on NBC.
Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
Star Sign
Gemini
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Trademark
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Saying "Bang!" when a basketball player hits a clutch shot
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Saying "(player) puts it in!" following a big shot, usually a 3-pointer
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When introducing himself at the top of a broadcast, saying "Mike Breen on hand."
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Fact
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Manhasset, New York: Living with wife and children. [2012]
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Father of Michael Breen, Nicole Breen and Matthew Breen.
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Graduated from Fordham University in 1983.
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First time (of many times) fired by Don Imus on May 3, 1992.
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Along with Bill Walton, on November 19, 2004, he was on commentating duties for the infamous game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons which resulted in all-out brawl between fans and players, costing players a combined 140+ games of suspensions and over $10 million in fines.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Garden's Defining Moments
2015
TV Mini-Series
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 2016 NBA Finals
2016
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
Mike & Mike
2014-2015
TV Series
Himself - ESPN
The 2015 NBA Finals
2015
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
The 2014 NBA Finals
2014
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer
Imus in the Morning
2014
TV Series
Himself
Glickman
2013
TV Movie documentary
The 2013 NBA Finals
2013
TV Mini-Series
Himself - Play-to-Play Announcer
The 2007 NBA Finals
2007
TV Mini-Series
Play by play announcer
XIX Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
2002
TV Movie
Himself - Ski Jumping Telecast Commentator
Imus in the Morning on MSNBC
1996
TV Series
Sports Announcer
The NBA on TNT
1988
TV Series
Substitute Play-by-Play Announcer
NBA on ESPN
1982
TV Series
Himself - Play-By-Play Announcer
MSG Network: New York Knicks Basketball
1969
TV Series
Himself - Announcer
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Imus in the Morning
2013
TV Series
Himself
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Emmy
Sports Emmy Awards
Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
2014
Emmy
Sports Emmy Awards
Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
2013
Emmy
Sports Emmy Awards
Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
2010
Emmy
Sports Emmy Awards
Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
2003
Emmy
Sports Emmy Awards
Outstanding Sports Personality - Play-By-Play
Known for movies
Imus in the Morning on MSNBC (1996) as Sports Announcer
XIX Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (2002) as Himself - Ski Jumping Telecast Commentator
The NBA on TNT (1988) as Substitute Play-by-Play Announcer
MSG Network: New York Knicks Basketball (1969) as Himself - Announcer
$9 Million