Gus Johnson Parts With The Knicks

Gus Johnson is out as the radio and part time TV voice of the NY Knicks. Johnson wanted more money and the Knicks balked. After estabslishing a tradition of overpaying Allan Houston, Eddy Curry and yes even Isiah Thomas, now the Knicks want to tighten up by not paying the best voice in basketball?
 A smarter move would've been to let the relatively bland Mike Breen go. Breen became the full time TV voice of the Knicks after chairman Jim Dolan became displeased with the calls of the legend Marv Albert. A thirty-seven year vet of calling classic Knick games, Albert was released because he criticized the lackluster play of the Knicks in 2004. That was also the first year of the Isiah Thomas era. Albert was released for telling the truth.
 Gus Johnson is the most exciting broadcaster in sports. As great as Marv Albert still is, Gus has taken the art of basketball calls to a higher level. He's also among the elite when announcing football and mixed martial arts. He's even the voice of choice on Madden 11.
 It was fun while it lasted in NY. Gus will continue on to bigger and better things. Hopefully he'll bump Jim Nantz as the lead voice during March Madness.
 For Knicks fans who can't get enough Gus, click here for Gus sound bites.
 Enjoy a taste of Gus calling the most exciting play during his Knicks tenure.