Kevin Harlan had touching Knicks playoff gesture for Mike Breen
Kevin Harlan extended a heartfelt gesture to Mike Breen during the Knicks' Eastern Conference Finals. Harlan offered Breen the opportunity to call the games for TNT, recognizing Breen's long-standing connection to the Knicks. Ultimately, both announcers decided it was best not to proceed due to their respective network affiliations.
- ▪Kevin Harlan offered Mike Breen the chance to call the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals on TNT.
- ▪Breen had been waiting nearly three decades for the Knicks to reach a conference final.
- ▪Harlan expressed his willingness to step aside for Breen, highlighting their friendship and Breen's dedication to the team.
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NBA New York Knicks Kevin Harlan had touching Knicks playoff gesture for Mike Breen By Bryan Fonseca Published May 29, 2026, 9:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mike Breen had a chance to call last year’s Eastern Conference finals, even though the series was on TNT. The longtime Knicks play-by-play announcer on MSG Network has been a prominent fixture in the NBA as the lead play-by-play caller on ESPN. But last year, TNT’s Kevin Harlan offered Breen a chance to call the Knicks ECF series against the Pacers despite Breen’s status with the Worldwide Leader. Tim Legler and Mike Breen look on during the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2026.
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