List of NBA All-Star Game broadcasters explained

The following is a list of American television and radio networks and announcers that have nationally broadcast the NBA All-Star Games throughout the years.

Television

2020s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
2024TNT[1] /TBSBrian AndersonReggie Miller and Candace ParkerAllie LaForceErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Jamal Crawford
truTV (All-Star Game Alt-Cast)Taylor RooksCharles Barkley and Draymond Green[2] Jamal Crawford
2023TNT[3] Brian Anderson[4] Reggie Miller and Candace ParkerDennis ScottErnie Johnson and Adam LefkoeKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill, and Jamal Crawford
TBS (Inside the All-Star Game)Ernie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'NealDraymond Green
2022TNT[5] Kevin Harlan[6] Reggie Miller and Dwyane WadeAllie LaForceErnie Johnson and Adam LefkoeKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill, and Isiah Thomas
TBS (Inside the All-Star Game)Ernie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'NealDraymond Green
2021TNT[7] /TBSMarv Albert[8] Reggie Miller and Chris WebberAllie LaForceErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, and Dwyane Wade
2020TNT[9] [10] /TBSMarv Albert[11] Reggie Miller[12] and Grant HillAllie LaForceErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal

Notes

2010s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
2019TNT[24] Marv AlbertReggie Miller and Chris WebberKristen LedlowErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, and Candace Parker
TBS (Players Only)Greg Anthony[25] Kevin Garnett and Charles BarkleyDennis Scott
2018TNT/TBS[26] Marv Albert[27] Reggie Miller[28] and Chris WebberDavid Aldridge and Kristen LedlowErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal
2017TNT[29] /TBSMarv AlbertReggie Miller and Chris WebberDavid Aldridge and Kristen LedlowErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal
2016TNT/TBSMarv Albert[30] Reggie Miller and Chris WebberCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal
2015TNT[31] /TBSMarv AlbertReggie Miller and Chris WebberDavid Aldridge and Rachel NicholsErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal
2014TNT[32] Marv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie MillerCraig Sager, David Aldridge, Grant Hill, and Chris WebberErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal
2013TNT[33] Marv AlbertSteve Kerr[34] and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, and Shaquille O'Neal
2012TNT[35] Marv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie Miller[36] Craig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, and Shaquille O'Neal
2011TNT[37] Marv AlbertSteve Kerr and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, Chris Webber, and Kevin McHale
2010TNT[38] Marv AlbertDoug Collins and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith and Charles Barkley

2000s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
2009TNT[39] Marv AlbertDoug Collins and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith and Chris Webber
2008TNT[40] Marv AlbertDoug Collins and Reggie MillerCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
2007TNT[41] Marv AlbertDoug Collins and Steve KerrCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
2006TNT[42] Marv AlbertDoug Collins and Steve KerrCraig Sager and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
2005TNT[43] Marv AlbertDoug Collins and Steve KerrCraig Sager, Cheryl Miller, and David AldridgeErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
2004TNT[44] Marv AlbertMike Fratello and Doug CollinsCraig Sager and Cheryl MillerErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
2003TNT[45] Marv Albert[46] Mike Fratello and Jeff Van GundyCraig Sager and Cheryl MillerErnie JohnsonKenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Magic Johnson
2002NBCMarv Albert[47] Bill Walton and Steve JonesJim Gray and Lewis JohnsonAhmad RashadJayson Williams, Pat Croce and Mike Fratello
2001NBC[48] Marv AlbertNews: Manly. Howard. February 9, 2001. Commentary All-Stars Deserve No Stars. - Page 42. Herald-Journal. May 10, 2024. Doug CollinsJim Gray and Lewis JohnsonAhmad RashadKevin Johnson and P. J. Carlesimo
2000NBC[49] Bob Costas[50] Doug Collins[51] Ahmad Rashad and Jim GrayHannah StormIsiah Thomas and Peter Vescey

Notes

1990s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
1998NBC[55] Bob CostasIsiah Thomas and Bill WaltonAhmad Rashad and Jim GrayHannah StormJohn Salley and Peter Vescey
1997NBC[56] Marv AlbertMatt Guokas and Bill WaltonAhmad Rashad, Jim Gray and Steve JonesBob CostasJulius Erving, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird
1996NBC[57] Marv AlbertMatt Guokas and Steve JonesAhmad Rashad, Jim Gray and Hannah StormBob CostasJulius Erving and Magic Johnson
1995NBC[58] Marv AlbertMatt Guokas and Steve JonesAhmad Rashad and Hannah StormBob CostasJulius Erving and Peter Vescey
1994NBC[59] Dick EnbergSteve Jones and Magic JohnsonAhmad Rashad and Hannah StormBob CostasJulius Erving
1993NBC[60] Dick EnbergMike Fratello and Magic JohnsonAhmad Rashad and Hannah StormBob CostasQuinn Buckner
1992NBC[61] Dick EnbergMike FratelloAhmad RashadBob CostasQuinn Buckner
1991NBC[62] Bob Costas[63] Mike FratelloAhmad Rashad and Steve JonesPat Riley, Bob Ferry and Peter Vecsey
1990CBS[64] Dick Stockton[65] Hubie BrownLesley Visser[66] and James BrownPat O'Brien

Notes

1980s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)
1989CBS[68] Dick Stockton[69] Hubie BrownPat O'Brien,[70] Lesley Visser, and James Brown
1988CBS[71] Dick StocktonBilly Cunningham[72] [73] Pat O'Brien[74] and Lesley Visser
1987CBSNews: Wrecker Service. - Page 13. Daily News. May 8, 2024. Dick Stockton[75] Tom HeinsohnPat O'Brien[76] and Lesley Visser
1986CBS[77] Dick Stockton[78] Tom Heinsohn[79] [80] Pat O'Brien[81] and Lesley Visser
1985CBS[82] Dick StocktonTom HeinsohnPat O'Brien[83] and Lesley Visser
1984CBS[84] Dick Stockton[85] Tom HeinsohnPat O'Brien and Lesley Visser
1983CBS[86] Dick StocktonBill RussellPat O'Brien, Brent Musburger, and Kevin Loughery
1982CBS[87] Dick Stockton[88] Bill RussellBrent Musburger and Kevin Loughery
1981CBS[89] Gary Bender[90] Rick Barry and Bill RussellBrent Musburger and Rod Hundley
1980CBS[91] Brent Musburger[92] Bill Russell[93] and Rod HundleyGary Bender

1970s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)
1979CBS[94] Brent Musburger[95] Steve Jones and John HavlicekFrank Glieber
1978CBS[96] Brent Musburger[97] Keith EricksonDon Criqui
1977CBS[98] Brent Musburger[99] Billy CunninghamDon Criqui
1976CBS[100] [101] [102] Brent Musburger[103] Mendy RudolphSonny Hill
1975CBS[104] Brent MusburgerOscar RobertsonJack Whitaker
1974CBS[105] Pat Summerall[106] Rod Hundley and Elgin Baylor[107]
1973ABC[108] Chris Schenkel[109] Bill Russell[110] Keith Jackson[111]
1972ABCKeith Jackson[112] Bill Russell[113] Dave Diles
1971ABCChris Schenkel[114] Jack Twyman[115]
1970ABCChris Schenkel[116] Jack Twyman[117]

1960s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)
1969ABC[118] [119] Chris Schenkel[120] Jack Twyman[121]
1968ABC[122] [123] [124] [125] Chris Schenkel[126] Jack Twyman
1967[127] SNI[128] [129] Chick Hearn
1966SNI[130] Harry Caray
1965[131] SNIHarry CarayBill Sharman
1964SNI[132] Marty Glickman[133] (first half)
Buddy Blattner (second half)
Carl Braun (first half)
Ed Macauley (second half)
1963SNI[134] [135] Chick HearnBud Blattner

1950s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)
1959NBC[136] Curt Gowdy[137]
1957WPIXBob WolffSonny Hertzberg[138] and Jack McCarthy (in the studio)
1956WPIXBud Palmer[139] Bob Wolff and Harry Wismer
1954WPIXBud PalmerJimmy Powers and Kevin Kennedy
1952WPIXBud PalmerJimmy Powers

Notes

Pregame coverage

See main article: NBA Showtime and Inside the NBA.

Viewership averages

See also: NBA on television.

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NetworkResultsRating/ShareViewership
2019TNT, TBSTeam LeBron 178, Team Giannis 1643.86.80M
2018TNT, TBSTeam LeBron 148, Team Stephen 1454.37.65M
2017TNT, TBSWest 192, East 1824.2/77.75M
2016TNT, TBSWest 196, East 1734.3/77.61M
2015TNT, TBSWest 163, East 1584.3/77.18M
2014TNTEast 163, West 1554.3/77.51M
2013TNTWest 143, East 1384.6/88.02M
2012TNTWest 152, East 1494.4/77.07M
2011TNTWest 148, East 1435.2/99.09M
2010TNTEast 141, West 1393.8/66.85M
2009TNTWest 146, East 1194.5/77.62M
2008TNTEast 134, West 1283.8/66.33M
2007TNTWest 153, East 1324.2/76.84M
2006TNTEast 122, West 1204.3/87.07M
2005TNTEast 125, West 1154.9/88.08M
2004TNTWest 136, East 1325.1/108.19M
2003TNTWest 155, East 1456.6/1210.83M
2002NBCWest 135, East 1208.2/1513.10M
2001NBCEast 111, West 1105.1/87.76M
2000NBCWest 137, East 1266.9/1210.52M
1999Cancelled due to owners' Lockout
1998NBCEast 135, West 11410.6/1716.93M
1997NBCEast 132, West 12011.2/1916.90M
1996NBCEast 129, West 11811.7/2017.46M
1995NBCWest 139, East 11210.7/1715.78M
1994NBCEast 127, West 1189.1/1413.67M
1993NBCWest 135, East 13214.3/2222.91M
1992NBCWest 153, East 11312.8/2618.83M
1991NBCEast 116, West 1137.8/2110.61M
1990CBSEast 130, West 1139.5/1313.20M

Radio

2020s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
2024ESPNMarc Kestecher[141] P. J. CarlesimoJorge SedanoKevin Winters
2023ESPN[142] Marc KestecherP. J. CarlesimoRos Gold-Onwude and Monica McNuttKevin Winters
2022ESPN[143] Marc KestecherP. J. CarlesimoRos Gold-Onwude and Monica McNuttKevin WintersMonica McNutt
2021ESPN[144] Marc KestecherJon BarryKevin WintersP. J. Carlesimo
2020ESPN[145] Marc KestecherJon BarryRamona ShelburneKevin WintersP. J. Carlesimo

2010s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
2019ESPNMarc Kestecher[146] Jon BarryRamona ShelburneKevin WintersP. J. Carlesimo
2018ESPN[147] Marc KestecherJon BarryRamona ShelburneKevin WintersP. J. Carlesimo
2017ESPNMarc Kestecher[148] Jon BarryMarc Stein and Shelley SmithKevin WintersP. J. Carlesimo
2016ESPN[149] Kevin CalabroJon BarryMarc Stein and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherP. J. Carlesimo
2015ESPN[150] Kevin CalabroJon BarryMarc SteinMarc KestecherP. J. Carlesimo
2014ESPN[151] Kevin CalabroJon BarryMarc Stein and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherP. J. Carlesimo
2013ESPN[152] Kevin CalabroJack RamsayMarc Stein and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherChris Mullin
2012ESPN[153] Jim DurhamJack RamsayRic Bucher and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherWill Perdue
2011ESPN[154] Jim DurhamJack RamsayRic Bucher and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherWill Perdue
2010ESPN[155] Jim DurhamJack RamsayRic Bucher and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherWill Perdue

2000s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)Studio hostStudio analyst(s)
2009ESPN[156] Jim DurhamJack RamsayRic Bucher and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherWill Perdue
2008ESPN[157] Jim DurhamJack RamsayRic Bucher and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherWill Perdue
2007ESPN[158] Jim DurhamJack RamsayRic Bucher and Shelley SmithMarc KestecherWill Perdue
2006ESPN[159] Jim DurhamJack Ramsay
2005ESPN[160] Jim DurhamJames Worthy
2004ESPN[161] Jim DurhamJack Ramsay
2003ESPN[162] Jim DurhamJack RamsayGreg Anthony and Vinny Del NegroDoug BrownKevin Loughery
2002ESPNJim DurhamJack Ramsay[163]
2001ESPN[164] Jim DurhamJack Ramsay
2000ESPN[165] Jim DurhamJack Ramsay

1990s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)
1998ESPN[166] Brent MusburgerJack Ramsay
1997ESPN[167] Brent MusburgerJack Ramsay[168]
1996ESPN[169] Brent Musburger[170] Jack Ramsay[171]
1995NBA[172] Joe McConnellWes UnseldGlenn Ordway[173] [174]
1994NBAJoe McConnellBob Lanier[175]
1993NBAJoe McConnell[176] Bob Lanier and Quinn Buckner
1992NBA[177] Marv Albert[178] Bob LanierTom Hanneman
1991NBA[179] Joe McConnell[180] Frank LaydenChet Coppock[181]
1990ABC[182] [183] Fred Manfra[184] Steve Jones[185] and Earl Monroe[186]

1980s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)
1989ABCMarv Albert[187] Rod Hundley[188] Fred Manfra[189]
1988ABCChick Hearn[190] Johnny Most[191] [192] [193] [194] [195] Fred Manfra
1987ABC[196] Fred ManfraRod Hundley[197]
1986ABCFred ManfraDave Barnett
1985ABCFred ManfraOscar Robertson
1984MutualTony Roberts
1983Mutual[198] Tony Roberts[199] Tom Heinsohn[200]
1982Mutual
1981MutualJoe Tait
1980[201] MutualTony RobertsJohnny Orr

1970s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)Sideline reporter(s)
1979Mutual[202] Tony RobertsHubie Brown
1978MutualSkip CarayGene PetersonBill Schonely
1977MutualEddie DoucetteRod Hundley
1976MutualBill CampbellBill Schonely
1975Mutual
1974MutualMarv AlbertBob Blackburn
1973Mutual[203] Jack Fleming[204]
1972MutualChick HearnLynn Shackelford
1971MutualChick HearnArt Eckman
1970MutualChick HearnAndy Musser

1960s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)
1969MutualChick HearnJim Karvellas
1968AFRSMarv Albert[205]
1967
1966CBSJerry GrossJack Buck[206]
1965CBSJerry GrossJack Buck
1964CBSJerry GrossJack Buck
1963SyndicationJerry GrossDolph Schayes
1962KHJ[207] Chick Hearn
1961
1960

1950s

YearNetworkPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)
1959SyndicationDon Dunphy[208] Win Elliot[209]
1958AFRS
1957
1956
1955MutualHarry WismerArt Gleeson
1954WMGM (in New York)
WHDH (in Boston)
Marty Glickman
Johnny Most
Bert Lee Jr.
1953SyndicationMarty GlickmanJim Gordon
1952[210] LibertyMarty GlickmanJohnny Most
1951LibertyMarty Glickman[211] Hilliard Gates[212]

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