Email Address. Body After nearly 30 years announcing Chicago Bulls basketball and 50 years overall in broadcasting, TV play-by-play legend Neil Funk will retire his headset at the conclusion of the season. Related Content Bulls.
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He is also well known for his dramatic call "Bang, down the well it goes! A typical sampling of Funk's play-by-play call: "Dennis inbounds to Scottie, who brings the ball up. Pippen across the timeline with Stockton on him.
Scottie left side for Michael. Michael backing Russell, backing, backing now swings it down to Luc. Amin, a Chicago native, will get that opportunity. When he made it public back in that this would be his last go-around as the Bulls play-by-play announcer, it was obviously huge shoes to fill. That was important to us. We wanted to find someone who not only had the talent, but who also understood our history and the role the Bulls play in the lives of our city and our fans.
When he and Stacey [King] worked together, we received so much positive feedback that I know our fans are going to really enjoy the work of this new broadcast duo. Amin had filled in for Funk over the past few seasons, and had built an instant relationship with King.
That was also big in making the decision. I am absolutely ecstatic and truly grateful to the organization for trusting me with this opportunity. Know about breaking news as it happens. We follow the stories and update you as they develop.
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