Why Isn't Chris Webber on TNT instead of Shaq?

[mrpibb]

Did I miss something? I loved this guy's humor and commentary.

[TylerOO]

I used to hate Shaq being on there. But I realized how great it is when Kenny and Charles rip on him. He is so insecure.

[SpecialQue]

I believe it's because Shaq is in the top 10 and they paid him a shitload of money.

[NumberSix]

the illuminati

[DuMa]

C-Webb can be pretty annoying going off on ghetto ebonics rantings.

[DMV2]

It's because Shaq has championship rings.

[InspiredLebowski]

Because a bunch of 12 year olds think Shaq is HALARIOUS. Who the hell knows, Webber's outstanding in every facet of TV he's done.

Hell, I watched one of those NBA Courtside things on NBATV last night I hadn't seen before where they talked about Black History Month, racial integration, climbing the class ladder, that kind of stuff. Webber killed it. Legitimate insights that you could tell he cared about, none of the generic shit. Talking about teaching kids that you don't have to be rich and famous to be successful in life. Have a good family, a roof over your head, a loving environment, and you're just as successful as he is. Just because you don't make it on the court doesn't mean you failed type of stuff. It was seriously great.

Webber is a really, really smart cat. If TNT keeps under-utilizing him he needs to go somewhere else, sports related or not. He's great calling a game, he knows Xs and Os, he needs to get a college coaching job immediately.

[stallionaire]

C-Webb can be pretty annoying going off on ghetto ebonics rantings.

This is why I hate that so many scrawny white kids love the NBA.

C-Webb is stoic truth and he's a true professional in the analyst game. He calls out media cliches and he's just a real dude.

If you don't like C-Webb, enjoy your Wilbon type analysts. Guys who are just a suit.

You don't get realer than C-Webb.

[iamgine]

Webber is way too bland. He's better than Shaq but I can't listen to him. Always talking about "when I was the leader in Sacramento, yo listen, we don't do that....blah blah blah"

Maybe have a real character like Reggie Miller instead. Jeff Van Gundy would be great too.

[talkingconch]

Webber is way too bland. He's better than Shaq but I can't listen to him. Always talking about "when I was the leader in Sacramento, yo listen, we don't do that....blah blah blah"

Maybe have a real character like Reggie Miller instead. Jeff Van Gundy would be great too.

lol there is nothing appealing about reggie miller. maybe if hes paired with a guy like chuck or someone then yea, but hes not very good.

they need to get gary payton on TNT asap

[IGotACoolStory]

Reggie's voice is unbearable.

I like CWebb. He knows how to blend in with the guys while holding his own. ...Unlike Shaq whose personality is too overpowering. Webber's IQ on the game is actually very good and he does a decent job at calling games.

[RidonKs]

he's terrific and should get a permanent spot. there's a reason he's been kept on, at least on nbatv. perfect combo of insight and interaction. there's way too much bullshit on these shows where guys are just saying something because they know they have to say something. cwebb is a rare exception, hope he finds a permanent placement on a network that matters.


btw i really don't like reggie. honestly i think he should switch places, webber would be much better at calling games and i think reggie would contribute more in the studio with a more slow and steady type analysis.

i also like wilbon, tho i can see why others wouldn't

[InspiredLebowski]

A Reggie Miller jersey was tacked to the wall over my bed from the ages of about 12-18.

Reggie Miller is a ****ing awful announcer.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

C-Webb, GP, EJ, Kenny, Chuck

That panel, sitting in that order on TNT would be guaranteed Emmys for years to come.

[alwaysunny]

C-Webbs the man. Watched him interview Gallo just a moment ago. I was laughing so hard I thought I'd get complaints from the neighbors. He's one of my favorite person in basketball to listen to.