The Los Angeles Clippers have undergone massive changes on the roster as the team lost Chris Paul and JJ Redick while adding Patrick Beverley and Danilo Gallinari.
But the team is also changing off the court. According to Brad Turner of the LA Times, the Clippers have hired Bruce Bowen as the color commentators for team broadcasts.
The Clippers have hired Bruce Bowen as game analyst, replacing Michael Smith, who had been the color commentator for 19 years, per source.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) September 21, 2017
Bowen previously worked for ESPN although he did not regularly appear on game broadcasts, instead having appearances on studio shows. The former defensive stopper spent 13 seasons in the NBA, notably as a member of the San Antonio Spurs.
According to Turner, the team also reached out to TNT broadcaster Reggie Miller who turned down the offer because he could not commit to the number of games.
The Clippers had reached out to TNT analyst Reggie Miller, but he was only available for a handful of games, like 6, per source.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) September 21, 2017
Actually, the Clippers simply reached out to TNT analyst Reggie Miller, per source. Would have been a great hire.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) September 21, 2017
Bowen is replacing Michael Smith who spent the past 19 seasons calling Clippers games.
