Well, the Cleveland Cavaliers did not quite qualify for the NBA Playoffs this year - first time in 6 years that there is no postseason play. This is punctuated by the end of the broadcasting career of Cavaliers radio broadcaster Joe Tait. Tait, 73, called 3,382 games in his NBA broadcasting career (not to mention additional games for Cleveland Indians baseball on television). His 39-plus years of service were acknowledged with the retirement of #39 by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In style, the Cavs won Tait's last game, defeating the multiple-time rival Washington Wizards (formerly Washington Bullets), with whom the Cavs battled in the 1970s, 1990s, and 2000s.
Yes, Mike Snyder and Jim Chones did a great job covering for Joe Tait this season. However, Tait left a lasting legacy with the Cavaliers. A number of Joe Tait's memorable calls can be found on the Cleveland Cavaliers website. Special props go out to Craig Ehlo, perhaps the bearer of Joe Tait's greatest game-winning shot call. "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - and he comes from Lubbock, Texas!"
Thanks for the memories, Joe Tait!!!
Yes, Mike Snyder and Jim Chones did a great job covering for Joe Tait this season. However, Tait left a lasting legacy with the Cavaliers. A number of Joe Tait's memorable calls can be found on the Cleveland Cavaliers website. Special props go out to Craig Ehlo, perhaps the bearer of Joe Tait's greatest game-winning shot call. "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus - and he comes from Lubbock, Texas!"
Thanks for the memories, Joe Tait!!!