Quotes by Marv Albert

About Marv Albert:

Marv Albert is an American sportscaster. Honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, he is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball." From 1967–2004, he was also known as "the voice of the New York Knicks."
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In radio, you are the game, so to speak - you have to describe every aspect. In TV, I've always felt less is more, and it's really a question of my setting up the color analyst more than anything else.

Marv Albert

Game calls can't be just, 'Oh, by the way,' as part of a larger discussion.

Marv Albert

My strong game was ping pong. Relentless... steady.

Marv Albert

In 1957, I was a 16-year-old office boy for the Dodgers.

Marv Albert

My on-the-court game was ordinary. I had a jumper but needed screens. I could go right but not left.

Marv Albert

I was a Knicks fan of the Kenny Sears-Carl Braun-Jim Baechtold vintage. I was even their ball boy when I was a teenager.

Marv Albert

I would never scream at my kids, never raise my voice. But as they often tell me, they were so well behaved that screaming was not necessary.

Marv Albert

There are people in New York who feel I should have more of a hometown approach. I feel we have to be a mirror and reflect what's happening on the court.

Marv Albert

There's a fine line between physical and thug ball, and the Knicks have crossed the line on occasion.

Marv Albert

As much as I enjoy TV, I've always loved radio. And I love doing the NFL games, the Monday night games, on radio. Because you are the game. I really enjoyed calling basketball and hockey on the radio, but the presentation is more specific - you're ta...

Marv Albert

Looking back at the announcers I've always respected, they usually started out with radio before TV. It's such a wonderful testing ground, and I grew up where radio was more significant because there weren't as many games on television. I used to lis...

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To me, doing the Olympics in 1992 in Barcelona for NBC, just seeing the Dream Team take the floor, was a thrill for me. I don't think there was another team in any sport with that high level of athletes playing together.

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It's impossible to work under conditions where they confused negativity with objectivity. You can't fool the fans.

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Author Bio

  • NameMarv Albert
  • DescriptionTelevision and radio broadcaster
  • BornJune 12, 1941
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSports Commentator