Bill Land Retires After 50 Years in Broadcasting

Bill Land, the longtime voice of the San Antonio Spurs, has announced his retirement ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season after a 50-year career in sports broadcasting. This decision follows his diagnosis of multiple myeloma in 2023 and a subsequent stem-cell transplant. Land, known for his enthusiastic catchphrase 'Oh Mama!', joined the Spurs in 1990 and became the lead play-by-play announcer in 2008. He has been a significant part of the Spurs' history, calling games during their five NBA championships and the record-breaking game at the Alamodome in 2023. The Spurs will honor Land at their home opener against the Houston Rockets on October 26, 2024. His impact on the team and fans has been profound, with his energetic commentary becoming a beloved aspect of Spurs broadcasts.