Mike Breen reflects on quitting broadcasting early in his career
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Mike Breen, the lead NBA play-by-play announcer for ESPN/ABC, discussed his early struggles in broadcasting, revealing that he almost quit due to overwhelming challenges. Now 65 years old, Breen is set to call the NBA Finals for the New York Knicks, who will face the winner of the Spurs-Thunder series. His career has been celebrated, but he acknowledged moments of doubt that nearly led to his departure from the profession. Breen's resilience has contributed to his long-standing role in sports commentary.
- •Breen is set to call the NBA Finals next week.
- •He leads broadcasts for ESPN/ABC and the Knicks.
- •Breen revealed he almost quit broadcasting early in his career.
- •He is 65 years old and has a storied career.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Breen, longtime voice of Knicks and NBA Finals, now set to call both at once
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Breen almost quit broadcasting early in his career: ‘I can’t do this anymore’
"NEW YORK — Mike Breen’s recent interactions with Knicks fans have gone a little differently than they did during the decades prior. Breen — a voice of the Knicks since 1991, including for MSG Networks since 1998 — has had a front-row seat for so many of the franchise’s highs and lows, including the 27-year NBA Finals drought that will officially end when Game 1 in San Antonio tips off on ...
"Mike 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…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 3:25 AMMike Breen, longtime voice of Knicks and NBA Finals, now set to call both at once
NEW YORK — Mike Breen’s recent interactions with Knicks fans have gone a little differently than they did during the decades prior. Breen — a voice of the Knicks since 1991, including for MSG Networks since 1998 — has had a front-row seat for so many of the franchise’s highs and lows, including the 27-year NBA Finals drought that will officially end when Game 1 in San Antonio tips off on ...
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 11:00 PMMike Breen almost quit broadcasting early in his career: ‘I can’t do this anymore’
Mike 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…
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