Yes, you read that right. It\u2019s not a rerun of a Tim Duncan\/Allen Iverson era game. For the first time in over a quarter of a century, Bob Costas and Doug Collins are calling an NBA game for NBC.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, March 3rd, Costas and Collins reunite on NBA to call the game featuring the San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers.<\/p>\n
Mike Fratello will join Costas and Collins for this \u201cclassic\u201d coverage as well as the addition of Jim Gray reporting from the sideline.<\/p>\n
Costas, one of the longest tenured and most celebrated sportscasters, launched his national career with NBC in 1980. With a career spanning five decades, the 73-year-old has called every major sport, multiple Olympic games, and hosted his own sports-centered radio and television shows.<\/p>\n
Collins, the NBA\u2019s top draft pick in 1973, played his entire eight season career for the Philadelphia 76ers. He moved into coaching and served as head coach for four NBA teams – the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, and 76ers – one per decade. Collins began calling games in the mid-80s and has continued as a color analyst when he is not serving as an NBA head coach or executive.<\/p>\n
For this event, NBC is also bringing on Hannah Storm, Isiah Thomas and P.J. Carlesimo for a throwback version of \u201cNBA Showtime\u201d starting an hour before the game broadcast. The game will be available on NBC and Peacock, check local listing s for exact presentations.<\/p>\n
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