Mike Wargon
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He had been playing like no other player that I had seen since Michael Jordan and the way he was doing it. They were like something like 58-5 or some crazy. And they're getting crushed in Oklahoma City. Place was going crazy. He had to leave the game because of an ankle injury. We didn't even know if he was going to come back and play. And then for him to do that,
He had been playing like no other player that I had seen since Michael Jordan and the way he was doing it. They were like something like 58-5 or some crazy. And they're getting crushed in Oklahoma City. Place was going crazy. He had to leave the game because of an ankle injury. We didn't even know if he was going to come back and play. And then for him to do that,
And that was an amazing game, but it wasn't just the shot. It's what went up to the shot, like you said. So those are some of the moments. I also, this is going to sound corny, but my first Olympics when I was broadcasting for NBC in 96, it was at the Georgia Dome. And the women were the, they had not lost in like three years leading up to it. They won the gold medal. Fantastic story.
And that was an amazing game, but it wasn't just the shot. It's what went up to the shot, like you said. So those are some of the moments. I also, this is going to sound corny, but my first Olympics when I was broadcasting for NBC in 96, it was at the Georgia Dome. And the women were the, they had not lost in like three years leading up to it. They won the gold medal. Fantastic story.
And that was an amazing game, but it wasn't just the shot. It's what went up to the shot, like you said. So those are some of the moments. I also, this is going to sound corny, but my first Olympics when I was broadcasting for NBC in 96, it was at the Georgia Dome. And the women were the, they had not lost in like three years leading up to it. They won the gold medal. Fantastic story.
And I remember the place had 45,000 people. And they raised the American flag for the gold medal ceremony. And I think 40,000 or however many were in there sang the national anthem. And it was like such an emotional thing for me. My first Olympics, I watched Olympics as a kid with my father and my brothers.
And I remember the place had 45,000 people. And they raised the American flag for the gold medal ceremony. And I think 40,000 or however many were in there sang the national anthem. And it was like such an emotional thing for me. My first Olympics, I watched Olympics as a kid with my father and my brothers.
And I remember the place had 45,000 people. And they raised the American flag for the gold medal ceremony. And I think 40,000 or however many were in there sang the national anthem. And it was like such an emotional thing for me. My first Olympics, I watched Olympics as a kid with my father and my brothers.
And to be in that arena and finish up my first Olympic broadcast of a gold medal game and have 40,000 people singing the national anthem at the top of their lungs, for some reason, that always sticks in my head when people ask me about some favorite moments. That's a long time ago, and it certainly has nothing to do with the actual sport, but that's something that sticks out.
And to be in that arena and finish up my first Olympic broadcast of a gold medal game and have 40,000 people singing the national anthem at the top of their lungs, for some reason, that always sticks in my head when people ask me about some favorite moments. That's a long time ago, and it certainly has nothing to do with the actual sport, but that's something that sticks out.
And to be in that arena and finish up my first Olympic broadcast of a gold medal game and have 40,000 people singing the national anthem at the top of their lungs, for some reason, that always sticks in my head when people ask me about some favorite moments. That's a long time ago, and it certainly has nothing to do with the actual sport, but that's something that sticks out.
Yeah, Ryan, you've mentioned some that are always involved in it. By the way, for me, Madison Square Garden is the most special arena, but it wasn't the loudest. The loudest arena I've ever been in is the old Chicago Stadium. That place was just off the charts. United Center is great, but Chicago Stadium is the loudest arena I've ever been in.
Yeah, Ryan, you've mentioned some that are always involved in it. By the way, for me, Madison Square Garden is the most special arena, but it wasn't the loudest. The loudest arena I've ever been in is the old Chicago Stadium. That place was just off the charts. United Center is great, but Chicago Stadium is the loudest arena I've ever been in.
Yeah, Ryan, you've mentioned some that are always involved in it. By the way, for me, Madison Square Garden is the most special arena, but it wasn't the loudest. The loudest arena I've ever been in is the old Chicago Stadium. That place was just off the charts. United Center is great, but Chicago Stadium is the loudest arena I've ever been in.
Minnesota this year did some of the Laker games there in the first round. Minnesota's arena target center has become just crazy. Absolutely crazy. And that's up there with one of the loudest amongst the ones that you mentioned, too, that some other good ones. Top of my head. OKC, as you said, is superb.
Minnesota this year did some of the Laker games there in the first round. Minnesota's arena target center has become just crazy. Absolutely crazy. And that's up there with one of the loudest amongst the ones that you mentioned, too, that some other good ones. Top of my head. OKC, as you said, is superb.
Minnesota this year did some of the Laker games there in the first round. Minnesota's arena target center has become just crazy. Absolutely crazy. And that's up there with one of the loudest amongst the ones that you mentioned, too, that some other good ones. Top of my head. OKC, as you said, is superb.
Indiana has always been off the charts, nuts, although Old Market Square Arena is louder than the current one. But I would say Minnesota is one that doesn't get as much attention. Their fans are absolutely crazy.
Indiana has always been off the charts, nuts, although Old Market Square Arena is louder than the current one. But I would say Minnesota is one that doesn't get as much attention. Their fans are absolutely crazy.
Indiana has always been off the charts, nuts, although Old Market Square Arena is louder than the current one. But I would say Minnesota is one that doesn't get as much attention. Their fans are absolutely crazy.