NBA Showtime
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| NBA Showtime | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Bob Costas Hannah Storm Ahmad Rashad |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30-60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC (1990–2002) |
| Release | October 10, 1990 – June 12, 2002 |
NBA Showtime was the pregame show aired before each 2002 which meant that her and Rashad would alternate as hosts throughout the season. NBC kept the title of Showtime prior to the 2000–01 NBA season.
Showtime analysts included:
- Peter Vecsey 1990–2001
- Pat Riley 1990–1991
- Quinn Buckner 1991–1993
- Julius Erving 1993–1997
- John Salley 1997–1998
- Isiah Thomas 1998–2000
- P. J. Carlesimo 2000–2001
- Kevin Johnson 2000–2001
- Mike Fratello 2001–2002
- Jayson Williams 2001–2002
- Pat Croce 2001–2002
- Tom Tolbert 2002
1999. The game was an update to the NBA Jam
series, and used the same opening music and presentation style as the television show.
Programming change
On March 3, 1991, the Insiders segment was cancelled and replaced by a report of
Operation Desert Storm had just ended, Costas emphasized that the story had nothing to do with events in Iraq
.
See also
- NBA on NBC
- NBA Countdown
- Showtime (basketball), an era in Los Angeles Lakers history renowned for their fast-break style