Mike Breen reflects on quitting broadcasting early in his career

Here's a look at the broadcaster's ties to the Knicks and why he supports them.

If there were any doubts that Mike Breen can be a neutral announcer during the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs, Joe Davis can put those at ease. The Fox Sports baseball announcer — who also calls Los Angeles Dodgers games locally — received a thoughtful critique from Breen when the Dodgers faced the New York Mets in the 2004 National League Championship Series.

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…