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Can anyone who watched the TV broadcast comment on whether or not there was any difference in Kent's performance last night? I just saw the tweet where he said that was the first game he's EVER called with fans in the stands, and it made me wonder if that's had an impact on the quality of his work.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Can anyone who watched the TV broadcast comment on whether or not there was any difference in Kent's performance last night? I just saw the tweet where he said that was the first game he's EVER called with fans in the stands, and it made me wonder if that's had an impact on the quality of his work.
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to me i didnt notice a drastic change? Seemed a bit more uppity and his smiles seemed wider?

Overall im fine with him/them.

he has a bit of a drab nasally tone to his voice but he is smooth and doesnt lip up much.
He does have alot of knowledge of the team history etc it seems and thats a plus.

maybe i dont watch enough nba to hear other announcers from other teams, to see a difference in quality.
All i know is his voice is not near as nasally and annoying as reggie millers.

every time i listen to him i feel thankful for what we have.

i do miss Calbros emotions though.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Can anyone who watched the TV broadcast comment on whether or not there was any difference in Kent's performance last night? I just saw the tweet where he said that was the first game he's EVER called with fans in the stands, and it made me wonder if that's had an impact on the quality of his work.
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He seemed a bit more energized. I think he will improve and not try so hard over time in that seat. His sidekick I remember was a bit tight and corny when he first started, now he's very lose and I think does a good job.
They both are young and ex ballers so they bring some interesting takes and at times their age comes through too.
 
Hoopguru said:
He seemed a bit more energized. I think he will improve and not try so hard over time in that seat. His sidekick I remember was a bit tight and corny when he first started, now he's very lose and I think does a good job.
They both are young and ex ballers so they bring some interesting takes and at times their age comes through too.
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I just did a google search for "Jordan kent" and the results said that he had a twin, and I started to think "how cool is that! they could totally do a joke about that on the show".

Then I realized I was reading up about the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
 
I didnt like Barrett at all in the beginning but over time I got used to him. Te Wild One carried him for a few years, imo.
I think its cool that both Barrett & Kent are both home grown.
 
Hoopguru said:
I didnt like Barrett at all in the beginning but over time I got used to him. Te Wild One carried him for a few years, imo.
I think its cool that both Barrett & Kent are both home grown.
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Totally agreed about Mike Rice carrying Barrett (though didn't Barrett start with Snapper?)
 
julius said:
Totally agreed about Mike Rice carrying Barrett (though didn't Barrett start with Snapper?)
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you know, I think you are right but I dont think Jones & Him lasted long.
 
PtldPlatypus said:
Can anyone who watched the TV broadcast comment on whether or not there was any difference in Kent's performance last night? I just saw the tweet where he said that was the first game he's EVER called with fans in the stands, and it made me wonder if that's had an impact on the quality of his work.
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I watched but all I heard him say over and over and over and over again was that there were fans in the stands for the first time so I don't recall him actually talking about the game at all.
 
I really don't understand the bashing of Kent.

He's paid to be bias and he has very little experience in the role the organization put him in. They could've gone out an spent some money on a vet, but appear to have gone with the local, cost-cutting route like they did with Demers (who is slowly improving).

Be mad at the organization for hiring someone with so little experience if you must be upset.
 
Tince said:
I really don't understand the bashing of Kent.

He's paid to be bias and he has very little experience in the role the organization put him in. They could've gone out an spent some money on a vet, but appear to have gone with the local, cost-cutting route like they did with Demers (who is slowly improving).

Be mad at the organization for hiring someone with so little experience if you must be upset.
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I don't think anyone is bashing Kent, as no one is saying he's a bad person. It's just that he's not good at his job and makes the games even harder to listen to.

I think we'd all say the same thing about Michael Holton, who has been doing TV/Radio for years. Same with Antonio Harvey, he was bad at his job even after what, 10+ years? Had nothing to do with him as a person, just his skill set was not as a tv/radio guy. Same with Kent. He's a 1990's stereotypical anchor reporter guy.
 
cant stand kent, if the stream is blazers broadcast, i put it on mute
 
Scalma said:
i was wrong Kent sucks. He belongs in the studio as a host.
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He was much better as the studio host, that's his wheelhouse. Not a knock on him, just certain people are better suited for different jobs.

Chad Doing would be horrible as a play by play guy, but he's fine as radio guy for pre-game and post game stuff (not saying he's perfect).

Like when Schonz went to TV, it showed he was much better suited for radio (although it also showed he had lost a step or 12).
 
julius said:
I don't think anyone is bashing Kent, as no one is saying he's a bad person. It's just that he's not good at his job and makes the games even harder to listen to.

I think we'd all say the same thing about Michael Holton, who has been doing TV/Radio for years. Same with Antonio Harvey, he was bad at his job even after what, 10+ years? Had nothing to do with him as a person, just his skill set was not as a tv/radio guy. Same with Kent. He's a 1990's stereotypical anchor reporter guy.
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I didn't say people were bashing Kent saying he's a bad person, but some are bashing him for not being an NBA caliber annoucer. I guess it reminds me of people who bashed Evan Turner for being overpaid, when in reality he wasn't great when we signed him.

Shouldn't the issue be with the Blazers for signing a guy with little to no experience (likely to save money) and not the guy who is out there doing what he's told to do? I'm confused why the overpaid/unqaulified person takes the heat, when the people who hired them should be responsible.
 
There’s no chance Kent isn’t the worst NBA play by play tv guy. He’s awful. Tremendous person. This job isn’t for him. I don’t think experience will make a difference. TV voice is lacking. Says things that are uncomfortable. Like he’s on his couch talking to friends but still awkward. It’s bad.
 
You get what you pay for ....a rookie...PAINT IT! ...Kent isn't the worst tv guy in the NBA though....listen to Miami's play by play guy sometime...there are several whiney assed play by play guys in the league...you just don't get to hear them often....Kent is following Kevin Calabro.....tough act to follow...he's just a bad actor...needs to stop acting and let the game come to him. Demers has improved alot ...he's still no Wheels but he's improved....Michael Holton has been slipping recently....I was impressed with him up until the last handful of games and now he seems to be confused more often than not. He's starting to wander all over the map with his commentary....I think broadcasting from home has got Holton drinking like a fish
 
I can't even stand him on a 5 second highlight. Ruins it.
 
Hoopguru said:
Ann Shautz would be a great play by play for the Blazers.
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Ran into Annie at our neighborhood Starbucks last month. She is doing great. Working NWSL and Pac12 sports.
 
Tyrant of Ants said:
Try listening to the Hornets' guy and you might not think Kent's the worst. The Hornets' guy shout and scream constantly! Dude thinks he's doing a WWE event instead of NBA games.
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He is awesome and you have never been more wrong in your life! Love that dude!
 
Bro the way he pronounces every name each time is really annoying
 
calvin natt said:
There’s no chance Kent isn’t the worst NBA play by play tv guy. He’s awful. Tremendous person. This job isn’t for him. I don’t think experience will make a difference. TV voice is lacking. Says things that are uncomfortable. Like he’s on his couch talking to friends but still awkward. It’s bad.
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PAINT IT
 
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