NBA season is back. NBC Sports Boston brings viewers the most complete local coverage of the Boston Celtics, including a first look at his 2023-24 team over the next five preseason games. NBC Sports Boston’s preseason Celtics coverage begins with Celtics Pregame Live on Sunday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m., followed by Celtics vs. Philadelphia at TD Garden at 6 p.m. A 76ers game will be held. NBC Sports Boston:
Boston Celtics 2023 Preseason Schedule – All on NBC Sports Boston
- Oct. 8 – Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia, 6 p.m.
- October 9 – Boston Celtics @ New York 7:30 p.m.
- October 11 – Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 7 p.m.
- Oct. 17 – Boston Celtics vs. New York, 7:30 p.m.
- Oct. 19 – Boston Celtics @ Charlotte 7 p.m.
NBC Sports Boston’s preseason and regular season Celtics coverage features Mike Gorman, Brian Scalabrine, Abby Chin, Amina Smith, Chris Forsberg, Eddie House and rookie Drew Carter. A professional on-air talent lineup will once again be in the headlines. A roster of special guests, including former Celtic star Kendrick Perkins and Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, will also be featured on NBC Sports Boston throughout the season.
NBC Sports Boston Amina Smith and former NBA Celtics guard eddie house We will co-host Celtics pregame live with TD Bank celtics post game live Presented at every game by New England Ford Dealers. NBC Sports Boston Celtics reporter chris forsberg He will also contribute to both programs, which will provide a mix of news, analysis, commentary and interviews before and after each match.
NBC Sports Boston will once again have a live broadcast announcer mike gorman — 43rd and final season in this position — and analyst Brian Scalabrinehas spent five of his 11 NBA seasons with the Celtics and is in his ninth full-time season with NBC Sports Boston. NBC Sports Boston Celtics sideline reporter Abby Chin He also returns to the field for every game. NBC Sports Boston also welcomes Drew Carter This season, he joined the broadcast team as a play-by-play commentator for all of the Celtics’ preseason and regular season road games. Carter, a Minnesota native with roots in Boston, has been calling a variety of sports games for ESPN over the past few years.
The 2023-24 NBA season will be the last for Mike Gorman, who has called Boston Celtics games for 43 years. He will conclude his “farewell season” in the Celtics’ regular season opener at Madison Square Garden when they take on the New York Knicks. NBC Sports Boston, the Celtics and their fans will honor him throughout the season with lead-up features and content surrounding the season opener. A series of on-air and in-arena vignettes during home games. Surprise guests at your booth throughout the season. And in April, a “Mike Gorman Night” was held inside the arena at Celtics home games to honor his accomplishments. NBC Sports Boston will also feature his on-air promotions and social media content celebrating Mike and his accomplishments throughout the season.
“Mike was the voice of the Boston Celtics during an incredible 43-year broadcast career covering the team,” said Chris Weiland, president and general manager of NBCUniversal’s Boston properties and regional sports networks. “As that voice, it really had an incredible impact.” “We look forward to a season in which we celebrate and honor Mike and make his ‘farewell’ as memorable as his career. While we will certainly miss him, he will always be a part of NBC. He will continue to be a part of the Sports Boston and Celtics family.”
Gorman holds the longest tenure as the play-by-play voice for a professional sports franchise in Boston. After Gorman’s final farewell season, Carter will join NBC Sports Boston’s Celtics broadcast team full-time in the 2024-25 season.
“Mike’s contributions over 43 Hall of Fame seasons will be unparalleled, and we are thrilled to give fans the opportunity to see the greatest moments of his storied career,” said Kevin Miller, vice president of content, NBC Sports Boston. We are excited to be able to offer this degree as well.” “We are also excited to add Drew to the NBC Sports Boston family and our coverage of the Celtics. Drew is one of the rising play-by-play voices in the industry, covering numerous sports across multiple platforms. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with him. He understands the role he’s trying to fill, and I’m excited for Celtics fans to get to know him.”
“Mike played a very important role in making the Celtics special for our fans. He will be missed, but will always have a place in the hearts of Celtics fans. ” said Boston Celtics team president Rich Gotham. “We are also very excited to welcome Drew Carter to our Celtics broadcasts. Drew is talented, energetic, and well prepared for the opportunity. I’m really looking forward to watching him connect with Celtics fans.”
A complete synopsis of NBC Sports Boston’s regular season schedule and multiplatform coverage will be released prior to kickoff.
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