Bob Iger’s Son Hired As Play-By-Play TV Announcer For Lakers’ G-League Team
The Lakers have long been a family-run team. Jerry Buss and his kids shepherded the club through 47 years and 11 NBA Championships. Now that the Lakers are being sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, it seems at least part of that tradition will continue. ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin broke the news that …
The Los Angeles Lakers, a team known for its family heritage, have recently undergone a significant change in ownership. The club, once led by the Buss family for 47 years and 11 NBA championships, is now being sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger in a record-setting deal worth $12.5 billion. According to ESPN NBA reporter Dave McMenamin, the new ownership will continue the Lakers' tradition of family involvement.
It has been reported that Bob Iger's son, Will, will be hired as the play-by-play announcer for the team's newly relocated G-League franchise, the Coachella Valley Lakers. Iger will be paired with former Lakers star and three-time NBA champion A.C. Green for color commentary. While Will Iger's family connection might have helped him secure the position, his qualifications go beyond that.
Last season, he served as the play-by-play announcer for the San Antonio Spurs' G-League affiliate in Austin, calling games on Fanduel Sports Network Southwest. He also covered select home games for San Antonio FC and acted as a commentator in the Dallas Mavericks' weekly studio show. Despite the Coachella Valley Lakers' season beginning tomorrow, Will Iger's experience is crucial as he steps into a new role.
The team's games will be broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet, and his previous work can be viewed on Instagram.
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