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NBA TV today announced the addition of two-time NBA Champion and 14-year veteran Brent Barry to its announcer roster for the 2009-10 season. Barry will work as a studio analyst for NBA GameTime, the network’s live studio show filled with highlights, analysis, commentary and live look-ins at games being played across the league. Barry will join on Monday nights, beginning Monday, Nov. 2, alongside host Andre Aldridge and analyst Eric Snow. He will also contribute to The Jump on NBA.com, a new, live interactive show every Tuesday hosted by Kyle Montgomery and former Orlando Magic sharp-shooter Dennis Scott.
Barry is the newest studio analyst on the network’s impressive roster which includes Hall of Famer Kevin McHale, five-time NBA All-Star Chris Webber, 14-year veteran Steve Smith, Snow and Scott. Barry is best known for his three-point shooting in which he currently ranks 10th all-time in career three-point field goals made. Barry spent 14 years in the NBA with six teams including the L.A. Clippers, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Seattle SuperSonics, San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets.
NBA TV will take the court for its first week of Tuesday Fan Night with the Lakers @ Thunder match-up, as voted upon by fans on NBA.com. The game will air on Tues., Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. (ET) with host Ernie Johnson and analysts Chris Webber and Kevin McHale on-hand for studio coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
Fan Night voting will continue on NBA.com from Tues., Nov. 3 (8 a.m. ET) – Thurs., Nov. 5 (Midnight ET) as fans select the match-up for Tues., Nov. 10 between:
· Orlando Magic @ Charlotte Bobcats
· Washington Wizards @ Miami Heat
· Denver Nuggets @ Chicago Bulls
· Portland Trail Blazers @ Memphis Grizzlies
· Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks
· Oklahoma City Thunder @ Sacramento Kings
NBA TV’s new show All-Access with Ahmad, airing every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. (ET) provides viewers a front row seat for his one-of-a-kind interviews with the game’s biggest personalities to capture the candid and compelling personal stories of basketball’s best.
NBA TV will also feature live games on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. (ET) with the Denver Nuggets @ Atlanta Hawks and on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 9 p.m. (ET) with the Golden State Warriors @ Sacramento Kings
Source: Turner Sports
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