Mike Breen On Why THE BLOCK Was His Favorite LeBron Call Ever 

"Iguodala to Curry, back to Iguodala, up for the layup, oh blocked by James!" That bit of commentary is indelibly etched in my brain for all eternity.

Mike Breen questioning whether he gets to call it "our game" is peak humility. This man elevated so many moments in NBA history that OF COURSE he's a part of the game. Dude is an icon

Ray Allen shot and lebron's block are the two biggest finals moments I can remember and breen was right there for both. Can't tell this man enough, Thank you!

Mike Breen is a living Legend. Do you know how many famous calls and moments this guy got to witness ever since the 90’s? Maaaaan. 🙌🏿

I'm glad to know the "blocked by James" is his favorite because that's always the first that comes to my mind when I hear his voice on TV.

The 2016 finals game 7 is the only game I can go back too and watch the last couple of minutes and still feel like how it felt when I first watched it

Yo I could listen to his voice for hours

There are two types of people in the world: Those who have watched "OH! BLOCKED BY JAMES!!" about 20x on RU-vid, and those who need to be introduced to the velvety voice of Mike Breen! 😄

The Ray Allen shot and the LeBron block are the most iconic calls

That Ray Allen shot was definitely the greatest clutch shot i've ever seen. The way he backed up perfectly to the 3 point line in the corner without stepping out of bounds or stepping on the 3pt line without looking down... You could tell he practiced that a lot. It's funny tho that shot seems to overshadows a lot of stuff that happened lol Like LeBron scoring 16 points in that 4th quarter alone, LeBron hitting a clutch 3 right before that to cut the lead to 2, the fact that Ray's 3 tied the game not won it so there was an OT where LeBron went off both offensively and defensively. And then the fact that there was still a game 7 they had to win that was also a close game and LeBron took over with clutch defense and and offense while icing the game with 2 FTs.

Got chills listening to him talk about what that play and the title in Cleveland meant to Lebron.

Mike breen, Kevin Harlen and Marv Albert, most iconic commentators in NBA history.

I think of "Oh what a shot from Curry" against OKC when I think of Mike Breen. Made it so much more intense when he called that game. I watched it visiting San Francisco at a bar and no one else was watching or reacting to one of the greatest games their hometown team will ever play. I was in shock afterward when the whole place stopped and looked at me as I lost my mind with that crazy long shot from Curry to win. This is why we love sports: thanks Mike!

I love Mike Breen's NBA calls he always brings tremendous energy and passion!

LeBron's block, Bosh rebounding then passing to Allen, Curry logo-deep three, Melo + Jeremy Lin in the Garden for the Knicks. Can't count them all, it's insane. Thanks Mike!

It’s not the NBA finals without Mike Breen, absolute legend

Plz never retire, I can't imagine nba without you

His voice man. Perfect for sport

By far my favorite broadcaster, he brings excitement,,energy enthusiasm and pure love for the game

His calls gives me chills

What a legendary broadcaster

Mike Breen is the best commentator in any sport, ever. I will always watch a game in which he is the primary announcer. He’s absolutely incredible.

He banged his way to the top!

Gave me goosebumps when they mentioned Ginobili is one of their favorite player. The respect .

I met Mike breen briefly after a Knicks game last year & he was just so kind

damn they got Mike Breen to do the podcast too. one of my favorite announcers

I'll never forget my dad and I watching ray Allen sink that three. That's still my favorite announcer calls of all time. The Block by James call is a very close second

One of your best interviews JJ and Tommy, would love to see more content from announcers and behind the scenes people

We remember all these great moments from his point of view because the commentary is so iconic. When I remember LeBron in 20 years time it will be chasing down Iggy to the call of "Blocked by James". No-one has done it all better than LeBron and he was never bigger than that night in Oakland.

Mike Breen is the goat of commentator ever!!! I also love his nba finals montage especially cavs in 2016. Anytime I watch that montage it makes me carry as a lebron fan!!!

Still my favorite finals play ever, will never forget the "blocked by James"!

Love your interviews. Keep up the great work.

No one does it like Mike Breen 🔥

Rumor has it Igoudala still hears whispers of "Blocked of by James" at night

I am glad to hear Breen's take on how a single play can change the course. A backup PF gets an offensive rebound putback and and-1 free throw in the second quarter, and his team goes on to win by 2 points. That one hustle play matters a lot more.

Mike Breen is so thoughtful, really enjoyed this interview

Mike breen is such a legend

This man’s voice is GOLD. He is by far the greatest commentator to ever live! You’ll literally find yourself hitting the ⏮️ 10 sec rewind button on one play a thousand times simply because of how much he brought it to life.

From getting JJ in my team in NBA Live 08, to 2k (but ill admit it it was hard to make shot in 2k with JJ, idk how to time his shot there haha) To this moment when he chose to continue he's basketball career by commentating and Podcasting, deyyyym I appreciate everything that your podcasts makes, itsssss just so surreal that this stories are told and shared here in your platform, the perspectives of a player, a competitor, a teammate, and as a fan of basketball was just showcasing in your platform, so kudos JJ, fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Also, if the Spurs gets that rebound, Tim Duncan is 6-0 in NBA Finals and probably gets a fourth Finals MVP. One shot dramatically changes his perception in the pantheon of NBA lore.

I visit the BLOCKED BY JAMES commentary like once a week. Sometimes twice a week.

He keeps Jeff and Mark in check 🤣 easily my favorite broadcast team

Mike Breen's "Blocked by James" is as iconic as Al Michaels' "Do You Believe in Miracles...Yes!" Can't wait to see the rest of this interview.

I saw you giving it to stephen A n mad dog this morning I appreciate you JJ for giving them the facts love the show 👏🏾👏🏾

Mike Breen is the greatest commentator EVER. Whenever he calls a game it’s definitely a big game.

Ray and LeBron are deffo his iconic calls

Iguodala to Curry Back to Iguodala Up for the Layup OHHHHHHHH BLOCKED BY JAMES

Man I love Mike breen fr he got hella memories in my childhood

Being a “clevelander” born,raised and living here; yes the block was iconic and how he got his team to perform to come back and win it all was also legendary. The block and The shot by Irving sealed it

Mike breen Legend

easily the best call of all time in basketball, arguably the best call in any sporting event

It brings me so much joy when others recognize the greatness of Manu. Ultimate competitor, super tough and a brilliant, brilliant player. A true winner

It's still my favorite play and play call announced. Unreal

he was the commentator i love the most mike breen its cool and his voice was nice 👏👍👍👍👍👍

Mike B! Living legend!!!!!

With as fast a pace that this game is.. Mike breen has an inherent talent of painting pictures for the viewers. A hard thing to do if you think about it. And being able to catch a moment with vocal tone and delivery. If you had no visual on the game and only an audible..you still feel like you’re right there when he’s calling the game.

livin legend!!

mike breen is one of the best to ever do it, in any professional sport tbh

CRAZYYY Ray Allen just talked about his preparation for that shot in his podcast w JJ

Mike breen is literally the voice of the NBA from my childhood

I love these convos especially the part about manu

Mike Breen da GOAT

Mike Breen is my favorite commenter

Mike Breen is on my all time broadcast crew

Iconic voice

I could listen to Mike Breen talk about his favorite casted games for EVER!

Legend

Legend 🙏🏾

Breen has a distinctive voice like he should be doing movie narrations or book audibles on the side...

I didn't even know what this guy looks like until now. I love his commentary.

Mike Breen🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Mike Breen was born to do this .

LEGEND

@1:53 the only problem with this logic is that Danny Green was guarding Ray, not Ginóbili. Watch the play again. Manu had been picked and had switched to Wade. I understand your point JJ, but that would have been a back-to-the-basket scramble switchback onto the guy who was furtherest from the basket on that side. It is an interesting anecdote to say now, but it would have been unreasonable in the moment.

Damn you gotta let that sink in. He said all the years he watched Ray Allen prepare and practice and take that shot, only to see him hit it in one of the biggest moments in NBA history. He was proud of Allen off that one shot. Major respect to Breen 💪🏾

I can hear the real Uncle Mike and the one I hear on TV at the same time 😅🍻🍺

MIKE BREEN THE GOATTTT

I used to always love when he’d say “blocked by Wade!”

I remember game 7, 2016 finals like it was yesterday.Because I was up for 2 1/2 days hyped up on adrenaline for that game.i had my food ready . Ice cold orange soda. Next thing I know,phones ringing,I answer it, my neighbor is screaming "Cleveland beat em, Cleveland is the champions,oh my god." Yes,that's right, I had been up for about 2 1/2 , Days and went to sleep during the pre game 😩 However,thanks to my neighbor,I did enjoy the post game trophy presentations and,speeches. Microwaved my food and carried on. Watched the game later that day,since it was already after midnight by then.

Michael Jordan, Shaq and Tim Duncan had Marv Albert. Today's super stars Like Steph, LeBron and Jason Tatum have this legend👏👏👏

Mike Breen and Kevin Harlan the greatest to ever do it

Mike breen and Kevin Harlan is the Best Commentator in the NBA of All Time 🔥

an iconic voice

This was the moment that proved that LeBron was truly clutch. Quite literally the block of his career. It was so well timed, I almost get tear-eyed just thinking about it. Game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals is a game I will go back to 20 years from now and still get chills watching it

Mike Breen is the GOAT of broadcasting games

It’s not just him I think everyone universally agrees that’s the best one

Gotta give Mike Breen his flowers

Mike Breen is a legend

clicked the video but minimized it, probably because im used to listening to mike breen when watching a game 😅

My wife and I were at the airport during that 2016 Finals game. The captain was pleading with everyone in the plane to turn their devices off so we could leave. NO ONE listened. After the block happened the whole plane was filled with oooh and ahhhhs. After Cleveland won the entire plane was filled with cheers lol. As a 76ers fan, I think everyone was a Cleveland fan that night. I will never forget the captain words after the game was over lol “ok, now that that’s over, can we please turn our devices off, push these tray tables up, and put our seats up so we can get you guys to Baltimore” 😅

Ray Allen's shot also changed basketball. The Spurs were forced to go all-in on their offensive strategy, which worked to perfection in the following Finals. Steve Kerr took inspiration from that Spurs team and ran a movement-heavy offense with the Warriors. And the rest is history.

Super dope guest

“Blocked By James!” should have it’s own documentary!

Finally met the voice behind the iconic voice OH BLOCKED BY JAMES❤❤❤❤🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

Breen and brian anderson are the best NBA broadcasters right now

Mike Breen the GOAT

I knew Mike been was gonna be a great broadcaster when he would do the sports reporting for imus in the morning and then call the Knicks games on the radio after the late great Jim carlvalas . As soon as he got the NBA on NBC gig I was there it is the next great after marv albert

Mike green is great.

Great voice

I don’t see why he doesn’t get the bag from 2K and add his commentary in I would love that