The Lakers have lengthy been a household group.
Jerry Buss and his youngsters led the membership for 47 years and 11 NBA championships.
Now that the Lakers are bought on Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, it seems no less than a part of that custom will proceed. ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin introduced that the Lakers had employed Iger’s son, Will, as a play-by-play announcer for his or her new G-League franchise, the Coachella Valley Lakers. Iger will likely be paired with former Laker and three-time NBA champion AC Inexperienced, who will present shade commentary.
Whereas the Iger scion’s household ties possible helped him get his foot within the door, he isn’t with out {qualifications}. Final season, he served as a play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs’ G-League affiliate in Austin, the place he referred to as video games on Fanduel Sports activities Community Southwest. He additionally referred to as house video games for San Antonio FC and was a commentator on the Dallas Mavericks’ weekly studio present.
It is a good factor he has expertise, as a result of the Coachella Valley group’s season begins tomorrow. Video games are broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet.
Iger will play his first match at Coachella whereas the son of one other media icon joins the G-League group: Bronny James. James was fired from the Lakers group yesterday.
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