Mike Breen tells The Post about what sets Jalen Brunson apart — and the ‘tremendous challenges’ that await Knicks in NBA Finals

Mike Breen tells The Post about what sets Jalen Brunson apart — and the ‘tremendous challenges’ that await Knicks in NBA Finals

Mike Breen, the MSG Knicks announcer and NBA play-by-play man for ABC and ESPN, including the upcoming NBA Finals, makes the call to do some Q&A.

Mike Breen compares Jalen Brunson's mental toughness to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant

Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. According to longtime Knicks and ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen, that’s no accident. Speaking to Steve Serby of the New York Post, Breen praised Brunson’s mindset and toughness, placing him in rare company when discussing the qualities that have helped transform New York into a championship contender. “He has an iron will,” Breen said. “He’s not tall, he’s not fast, h…

Mike Breen almost quit broadcasting early in his career: 'I can’t do this anymore'

Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesMike Breen is the lead NBA play-by-play announcer for ESPN/ABC and the New York Knicks. His worlds will collide next week when the Knicks take on the winner of the Spurs-Thunder series in the NBA Finals, and he’ll be on the call. Breen’s broadcasting career has been storied and celebrated, but the 65-year-old admits there was a time early on when he almost gave up the business altogether. Breen was profiled by The A…

Legendary Announcer Mike Breen Reveals the Heartbreaking Career Crossroads That Nearly Ended His Broadcasting Dream

Mike Breen (Image Credit: Imagn) Mike Breen’s voice has become synonymous with the NBA’s biggest moments. However, the Hall of Fame broadcaster revealed just how close that journey came to ending before it truly began. As reported by The Athletic on May 30, 2026, Breen opened up about the difficult stretch early in his career when financial struggles nearly forced him to abandon his broadcasting dream altogether. Long before the iconic “Bang!” c…