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NBC Sports to Hype Return of NBA With AI-Generated Voice of Announcer Jim Fagan, Who Died in 2017
NBC Sports will use an AI-generated voice of former NBA narrator Jim Fagan, who died in 2017, to promote the return of the hoops to the network.
“His masterful narration drove unparalleled excitement for the league’s biggest matchups and stars, which included Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Hakeem Olajuwon and many more.” “For many basketball fans, Jim’s unique and recognizable voice immediately conjures a deep sense of nostalgia for a special time in NBA history,” NBC Sports president Rick Cordella said. Jim’s daughters Jana Silvia Joyce and Risa Silvia-Koonin, in a statement provided by the network, said: “We’re deeply grateful that NBC Sports had the vision to honor our father’s legacy in such a meaningful way.
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