NBA Playoff Coverage: Kevin Harlan Rules

There are certain writers one reads that have that unique style of projecting their opinions or feelings into words in an article or column. The same can be said about television play-by-play and color commentary voices for sports games on TV and on the radio.

Vin Scully, the long-time Dodger announcer, sounds like he's 95-years old. Joe Morgan and John Miller's laid-back and friendly voices make Sunday Night Baseball easy to listen to, and Bill Walton's verbiage and ability to pick favorites over the course of an NBA game is hilarious.

Anytime I go to a game, the first people I look for are the commentators, especially if it's nationally televised.

From college football sideline reporter Erin Andrews (Marry Me?) to NBA color man Hubie Brown, I've seen some of the best looking and creative play-by-play people of my time.

Any time one listens to ex-coach Brown, this is what he/she needs to listen for:

"Yeah, I like Delonte West. He'll get you the 8-12 points and the 4-6 assists but he also has the ability to hit the outside shots."

Duane Kiper, who works for Bay Area Fox Sports Net, is more known for the Barry Bonds' homerun calls than he is for anything else.(He hits it hiiiiiiigh, heeeee hits it deeeeeeeeeep). This ability to have a voice thaat the fan picks up instantly as that person's is what makes someone either a top analyst or terrible one.

Kevin Harlan of TNT has the best voice in professional sports. Case Closed. End of discussion. 

With an emphasis on big plays, Harlan can turn even the most pathetic game into a showcase of beautifully constructed comparisons and over-exaggerations for any fan to enjoy. His work in the NBA Playoffs has been otherworldly.

In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal between the Cavaliers and Celtics, Harlan had one of the greatest calls in the history of the civilized world, although it is very under appreciated.

As LeBron James dunked on the Boston Celtics roster, fans, and front office staff late in the game, Harlan's use of the English language was a sound that could be heard throughout the free world.

"Here goes LeBron...OH! LeBron James with no regard for human life!!"

What human life has to do do with that dunk is not for certain, but the ability for Harlan to reach into the holster and pull out that legendary gem of a call is what makes for great TV and commentary.

Harlan's other in-game regular calls on made jumpers include: "Right beeeetweeen theee eyes!" "He is on FIRE!"

So, listen who you listen to sports fans of America. I'm listening to Kevin Harlan. Why? Because I have no regard for human life!!