Mike Tirico
“I received a text at about 6:30 p.m. as I was driving from Michigan, then received confirmation two hours later as I arrived at my hotel that Mike [Greenberg] wasn’t going to make their show,” said play-by-play commentator Mike Tirico(for ESPN Radio for The NBA Finals). “At that point I needed dinner, started watching the Blackhawks-Lightning and couldn’t give up on the game despite this short night/early morning. But it was a pleasure to fill in for a bit — the guys make that job look so easy, although it’s really a chore. You get a whole different respect for what they have done every morning for 15 years.”
On and off air, Greenberg expressed his gratitude to Tirico:
Can't adequately put into words my respect and gratitude for @miketirico. A pro's pro and darn good friend. Thank you Mike. #ClevelandOrBust
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) June 16, 2015