Hubie Brown Retires from ESPN NBA Coverage

Hubie Brown, the legendary NBA coach and broadcaster, is set to retire at the end of the current season, marking his 51st year associated with professional basketball. ESPN's content president, Burke Magnus, announced that a special sendoff game will be organized to honor Brown's contributions to the sport, emphasizing his remarkable longevity and expertise at 91 years old. Brown began his coaching career in 1972 and has since held positions with several teams, including the Kentucky Colonels, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, and Memphis Grizzlies, winning the NBA Coach of the Year award twice. He transitioned to broadcasting in 2004 and has been a key figure at ESPN, calling numerous NBA Finals and remaining an influential analyst. This season has been particularly tough for Brown, following the recent death of his son Brendan, who was also involved in basketball. The exact date of his final game and how many games he will call this season have yet to be determined.