Mike Breen On The Worst Call Of His Career (The Tatum Game Winner)

Mike Breen on why Jayson Tatum's game winner in Game 1 of The Eastern Conference Playoffs between The Boston Celtics and The Brooklyn Nets is the single worst call of his career (according to him).
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[@HighlightHeaven]

Not even butchered. He just holds himself to a crazy high standard. Respectable

[@itsYaBoyDaddyD]

If only refs held themselves to the same standards that Mike Breen does.

[@kirkfavre3017]

Factsss

[@kirkfavre3017]

He’s the 🐐

[@sometimesposting6779]

@@itsYaBoyDaddyD Dayum son let em know!

[@ksea8971]

I’m slow and can’t tell what he said wrong. Did the refs count it right away even though he said “ruling on the field is no good”

[@shan8245]

I love listening to grown people talking without interrupting each other

[@dominalgenesis]

Just watch Skip Bayless videos.. he always let's people get their thoughts out and is very respectful of others opinions 👍🏿

[@dsquare3033]

@@dominalgenesis good joke bro

[@b14ker14]

@@dsquare3033 high

[@goddy510]

@@dominalgenesis it’s skip’s turn

[@ProfoundG]

Well… some shows are debate shows and some are not lol it’s simple

[@ericg4626]

I am a Celtics fan and I can’t believe he thought that was a blown call. Everyone was confused. He still made it intense. What a legend in his field.

[@WeezyOD]

I honestly think it’s because he holds himself to such a high standard. It was literal pandemonium after that Final play I don’t blame him.

[@prodbp]

I mean it’s saying something that that was the “worst” call he ever made

[@FallUpSlowly]

Yeah you can almost argue it was a good call because it encompassed all the madness and confusion around the play so well, but I will say I remember watching live and wondering why there was confusion cause the shot looked good for sure

[@silewis9396]

Dude said he couldn't sleep. Damn man

[@Fantabiscuit]

I think he called what he saw. Many people didn’t know what was going on. He key us informed as it went along. I saw that live and didn’t think anything of it

[@BcarvCreates]

Hearing Mike Breen say “I’ve never been asked that before” had to of made JJ feel great. I saw that smirk lol

[@obrianstudio]

Facts😂🤣

[@landlocked_lifts332]

"...had to *have* made JJ feel great." What you typed means nothing.

[@patterntrader690]

It made Mike Breen feel great too, someone taking a genuine interest in his work

[@BryanX64]

“Had to of”

[@pranavmanie1479]

JJ is so good at crafting questions

[@YoutubeLyfe]

If this was your worst call you indeed are a legend Breen 🙏🏽

[@RikoDiggs]

Right. I’m still trying to find the mistake.

[@bensiao6568]

@@RikoDiggs the mistake was that he said that Tatum didn't get off in time even though he clearly did

[@yeetpog3498]

Joe bucks calls make this look like a perfect call

[@E_T_H]

@@yeetpog3498 😂😂😂😂 “and it is…caught” famous Joe Buck one liner!

[@TheBrobasaurs]

@@E_T_H “back at the wall….gone”

[@scrimscrum]

“There’s no better feeling than when you finish” -Mike Breen 💪🏼

[@bmarley]

hol up 🤣

[@lbchuma]

Pause

[@dezzyyw7986]

Bro you beat me to this

[@KobeJordanHakeem]

@@lbchuma explain why that is pause

[@wesleymathei7894]

@@KobeJordanHakeem Explain why that isn't

[@Kellentm]

I remember thinking in the moment that the call was lackluster as a celtics fan, but I really dont blame Mike Breen. There was so much confusion from the refs and only the players seemed to all know it was over. Even as a fan I was ecstatic at the play and shot up out of my chair, and usually where you would run around your house I just heard the whistles and stood there with my hands on my head for 30 seconds doing nothing. Love Mike and the integral part he has played in my enjoyment as a fan for all these years, hes given us so much that he is owed a pass whenever needed.

[@bmebuzz8718]

I dont know game winning layup jus difficult yk I thought it was fine

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

I can't even watch the celtics. Something about their playstyle just bores me everytime I try. I like Brown, Smart, Rob Williams, Brogdon, White, Pritchard, Horford, Grant Williams... You know what? I think It's Tatum. He has become like Luka or Harden level iso ball, without having that level of passing as a secondary weapon. And it's starting to feel that way with Brown, too. They're just way too ball dominant, there is no true point guard or real distributor, or even real "ball movers". I just can't with them. A healthy Khris Middleton and the Bucks dominate that ECF series. It already went to 7, and that Bucks team isn't even deep for a contender. And then a really flawed, not even on their game, lucky break with injuries in the West, limited Klay Thompson having Warriors team turned Tatum and Brown into volume shooters, and that was that. If they win a chip playing the way they do, I'll be amazed, cuz they didn't belong in the finals last year. Neither team really did, but one at least knew how to play team basketball.

[@kennystar9075]

@@lakeshoresubtleties You clearly don’t watch the Celtics if you think Tatum is an iso like player compared to Luka and Harden. Tatum does iso plenty, but his playmaking skills have improved significantly since coming it i the league. He is responsible for the Celtics offense being as good as it without smart in the lineup. He not only scores, but creates for the entire team by drawing doubles. What an odd take.

[@kennystar9075]

@UCpnbZZFTALhs1TngsNb3dHw the Celtics are 6th in assist percentage and 7th in assists per game this year. They’re one of the best ball movement teams in the league. Your analysis is just way off.

[@Doms6292]

@@kennystar9075 watching him from his rookie year to now he has grown so much. Kyrie coming stunted his growth a little but he still continued to improve by learning how to play off the ball. I remember beginning of last year my boy said Tatum wasn’t a superstar and since he said that he just went off and took them all the way to the finals. He definitely apologized after that 🤣

[@sweezy_inman]

I looooveee that you got Mike Breen, JJ! He's one of those guys nobody thinks to interview, but knows more than most people about his craft and about all sides of the sport. Y'all had great chemistry as well!!

[@DontuseMyRealNameYTplz1425]

I think anyone wouldn’t know what to say in that situation, Tatum literally got the layup right as the buzzer sounded

[@paulwilliams5500]

I just went back and rewatched the call. He called it exactly right in the moment, backtracked due to the confusion, and then informed the audience of what the correct call was. Mr. Breen is a professional and perfectionist. Love this interview, and I'm only half-way through.

[@borger99]

He's made so many knicks Losses feel legendary for the other team, he's just a pure wonder to hear. Watching him during knicks wins is something special. No better broadcaster, no one knows how to let a moment breathe like Mike Breen.

[@jahseekijoslyn6424]

hearing him commentate on msg is one of the main reasons why i kept watching the knicks throughout all those god awful years

[@borger99]

@@jahseekijoslyn6424 if nothing else I was entertained by him and Clyde.

[@borger99]

@@jahseekijoslyn6424 how about this season man. How much fun did we have! Great calls every night. That Julius game winner was amazing. I was high off that for a month

[@jahseekijoslyn6424]

@@borger99 it was a really great season man. we definitely could’ve won if julius didn’t play like a scrub the entire time but i’m happy with the results

[@holdmyweight3597]

He’s way better than that overreacting knock off Marv Albert on TNT… “goood!” Man fck outta here with that weak sauce 😤

[@KingMelo007]

Breen doesn't mess up often but it was hilarious when he called Tacko Fall "Tako Bell" and the reaction a couple moments later when he caught what he did 😂

[@carlosinda3553]

Or that one time when he thought Eric Gordon 3 pointer was in against the Lakers

[@ralph7781]

Wow u can tell he’s a perfectionist. That call wasn’t even that bad 🤣🤣🤣 dude is a legend man. They should sell something so I can sleep with his voice playing 🤣🤣

[@newprince3232]

that call was terrible lmao

[@masongreen1371]

@@newprince3232 why?

[@dsquare3033]

@@newprince3232 what makes that a bad call ??

[@natedawg1007]

Jesus do y’all like really want the random stranger to respond? Would that somehow make your day better? He thinks it’s a bad call. Who cares!? You don’t know him. Just read his comment and move on Jesus

[@Frogan..]

@@natedawg1007 why do u feel that way?

[@jr237638]

JJ is a great interviewer. Nice work.

[@MrSinister__99]

“Do I owe you money?” 😂😂😂 Mike is a treasure😂

[@dukes3815]

Man really a goat at his craft. He got mad at a barely botched call! The Bron of broadcasting 🐐🐐

[@youtubeactt9060]

U must not know the real goat

[@trevor_4]

Who’s the MJ then?

[@Brandonmv]

@@trevor_4chris webber

[@joeydrummer7929]

@@trevor_4 lol that’s the first thing I thought too😂😂😂

[@AB_7092]

@@trevor_4marv albert

[@stephenburke7921]

I was at the Garden for this game and it was the loudest I've ever heard an arena/stadium for any event in my life. Four rows from the top of the garden we were all screaming, jumping up and down, and hugging strangers because we were all experiencing pure childish joy. Seeing the clip back was so underwhelming and anticlimactic after being in the moment live but you gotta love Mike Breen for owning it. Celtics fans still love you Mike!

[@DillaDonuts]

Ya I was sitting balcony for that game to and it was the loudest I've heard the garden. Place was shaking and even after the streets were jumping !! Everyone was hyped

[@jackwatson4231]

I was there too! It was mania after the buzzer sounded

[@ronnieturner6820]

Can sum1 help me out? I don’t get why it was a bad call what happen that was wrong? He score the basket and I just check Celtics won the game so what’s the big deal?

[@stephenburke7921]

@@ronnieturner6820 he's a broadcaster calling the play by play for game one of a very hyped series. Celtics hit the first ever playoff buzzer beater at TD Garden and he thought the refs waived it off meaning the Celtics would lose. So instead of hyping everyone up for a historic buzzer beater, he was confused and didn't amplify the excitement.

[@ronnieturner6820]

@@stephenburke7921 oh I thoot this dude was a ref. Thanks a lot for takin the time to help me out

[@lukehasdoritos6541]

Bro that’s one of my favorite calls 😭 I get goosebumps hearing they go up by one because I remember the feeling of watching and hearing it… man he’s just that awesome

[@kevinmao7559]

Man I’m glad you did the interview JJ. Nice to see people being able to talk without being interrupted, something I don’t experience often

[@michaelandreou4996]

"Ohhh Blocked By James!!". I'll never forget that moment, the commentary and just watching the live replays thinking how Lebron just looked bigger, faster and stronger than anyone on that court as he ran from one end to another and then jumped out the gym to make that historic block. Iconic moment.

[@matthieusaade3616]

The most overrated play in NBA history

[@dustincrawford3321]

@@matthieusaade3616 came outta nowhere...if he didn't block it, gs would have taken the lead, with less than a min and a half to go, in game 7 of the nba finals...as it turned out gs didn't score again that game

[@imbrayle]

@@matthieusaade3616 L

[@matthieusaade3616]

@@dustincrawford3321 yeah a tie game with one minute left , that's not one of the greatest play of all time. Had he blocked the game tying shot with like 10s left I'd agree . If anyone else had made that play we wouldn't be talking about it . Who remembers that JR Smith was the first one to contest Iggy and slow him down enough for LeBron to block him ? BuT iT's LeBrOn JaMeS

[@dustincrawford3321]

@@matthieusaade3616 lol you smart as a stack of bricks lol

[@lexsea]

nba basketball wouldn’t be what it is without him. love this guy

[@larryclutch]

Okay buddy😂

[@poopypooperson2710]

@@larryclutch 🤓

[@silewis9396]

I just want to say Mike Breen is phenomenal at what he does and seems like a great guy. Really looking forward to the rest of this interview because the last one I saw of him was very insightful

[@Kurrencccy]

We love you Mike! We all grew up hearing you call all the best games…Thank you legend!

[@MrNectar50]

Rewatched the incident, wasn't a big deal. If he didn't mention it I wouldn't even know. No one takes the announcers too seriously and we can definitely forgive em for a minor MINOR error which wasn't that significant. Mike's an incredible announcer and I'm glad I got to listen to him broadcast.

[@ChamelioSalamander84]

JJ you are a legend, you brought Mike Breen.

[@syts77]

That outro tune is the most disgusting thing I have ever listened to.

[@legendaire4994]

Goated 👑

[@vagitarian68419]

Wow - he thinks that was a blown call? To me that actually added to the tension and excitement as a viewer. Mike’s iconic and a true part of the game like marv albert or any number of the long-time local play-by-play guys. Ffs, that Gordon Hayward call is still etched in my mind..

[@immaog34]

I absolutely love the hilarious back and forth between him and JVG! 😂

[@sujith_soman]

Thank you JJ for bringing in the icon, been waiting this for long time

[@Chosen1Cee]

One of the greatest to ever do it. Mike Breen is an Absolute Legend

[@mattrollins7506]

Hey! Love the Rochester (NY) shoutout. My hometown.

[@jaycop5431]

I thought he was gonna get on here and say there was no foul

[@g.shumway5925]

He could make 1,000 mistakes, but his “Kawai Leonard’s going crazy” remark will always cancel them out😂

[@billypappas6811]

Lolol good call, man. That was classic

[@NewKingBrandon]

Great episode. Small criticism for the editors to cut the clip before a new question or topic is started ❤

[@mrwassef]

They do that as a teaser to get you to watch the full episode.

[@getTheSchmack]

Man, i love this guy. Class act. National Treasure. God Bless!

[@shiningwizard202]

CRAZY to hear this. That call hyped me up.

[@rorich1145]

Breen being hard on himself about the call. There was alot going on. This guy is awesome!!

[@frankieproductionz2189]

This was actually a lecture for J.J, you can see the passion as he listens

[@dynamicphotography_]

Doesn't even seem like a bad call on the broadcast. It's just one of those "what just happened" moments.

[@nexgodmusicentertainment6323]

That call wasn’t even that bad 😂. Man’s a legend

[@donovanwilliams1172]

I was thinking that 🤣 like I’m still confused

[@kenny0626]

Is it where he said “they waved it off” after the buzzer beater? I thought that was the call at the moment though.

[@calmerthoughts]

Yeah they never called it off it just created confusion but mike still the goat

[@mike91mdk45]

All the "BANG!"s over the yrs more than overshadow that. It's cool, mike 👍

[@Valnak]

I never thought that was a blown call. Just goes to show the level that Mike is at. That was such a confusing ending, if anything...he made it better.

[@ronnieturner6820]

How was it a blown call? Tatum scored the ball n I just check the Celtics won the game so what’s the big deal what’s wrong what’s?

[@asmarbeyah320]

@@ronnieturner6820 im so confused too

[@ronnieturner6820]

@@asmarbeyah320 a nice person responded to me elsewhere (some ppl are willing to reach out and answer u and help some just ignore you cough cough dude above cough coufff). This guy is a announcer not a ref apparently bro

[@XxMVPxDawg]

​@@asmarbeyah320 He said "they wave it off" but what the officials were actually signaling was to review whether or not there should have been any time remaining.

[@cvgodd1432]

Omg lol as Celtics fan “don’t worry about it!!” I was confused for like 3 secs and almost threw my remote but when I realized he made a mistake I celebrated like a little kid!! The playoffs turn me into a emotional wreck lol. I think every shot that goes up is going to be off. I always just have this feeling we will lose even if we are up ten with 1 min left lol. I just love my Celtics and been watching since I was about 15! I’m 34 now!

[@conoroneill7667]

That was the craziest game winner I’ve ever seen. After the buzzer went off I went “wait what” and then got excited it seemed almost too real to be true

[@amandeepsharma9874]

Hearing his regular everyday conversation voice is such a trip lol

[@improamplayer2813]

that was such a well thought out question from JJ

[@rileydotson956]

Favorite NBA announcer. Ever. Him calling my favorite team winning a championship was the absolute best

[@ButterI3ean]

I like his normal voice, little deeper than his announcing one. It’s nice

[@RussellReviewerFJV]

I remember that call, and thinking Tatum either didn’t get it off on time or that a timeout was called or something don’t blame Mike for that.

[@hoodiejalen366]

Wtf I didn’t know his normal voice sounds a bit deeper than his announcer voice 🤯🤯

[@MangosInTrees]

It’s not even a bad call, that’s crazy. You see what you see in that moment, if it changes all good.

[@Ril014]

Yeah I’m confused as to why he cares about making a call as if he’s a ref. I understand when officiating live you want to to get the play by play right but it’s not like anything he says has any impact on the actual game..

[@bleeperton181]

@@Ril014 because he cares and is a perfectionist, nothing wrong with that

[@theinktician]

@@Ril014 because it's up to commentators to inform - not just people with knowledge of the game, but those without. Also, it annoys viewers when a commentator doesn't know what they're talking about. Take Hubie Brown or Reggie Miller when they assume the wrong ref decision for example. I don't find them that annoying, but several people do - to the point where those 2 are aware of their reputation

[@deeforthree]

he doesnt sound the same to me as when hes on TV

[@intendedexpression6609]

Because this is his normal speaking voice, he's speaking in a lower octave and is less "animated".

[@ace2nice]

He has no delay and reverb

[@jyoti12791]

​@@ace2niceWoW !! You're right I NEVER NOTICED ! Good catch

[@MitchandNess]

The way you reacted to that call was what made it so great

[@ode2491]

I was there for this game, 2nd nba game ever. As a Celtics fan too oh man was that place going bananas

[@user-rg1om9ef4b]

Never thought of it from a broadcasters perspective… dope to hear his opinion

[@drberrydds1]

Question I would have loved: did you coordinate with the league on how to call the game?

[@b.cvideos]

I know it’s off topic but the camera quality is nice as

[@vndoksmvnok7193]

Kobe would love these interviews... Breen's love for his craft is just beautiful!

[@aswerty911]

Love Mike Breen since he was the Knicks radio guy decades ago before taking over for Marv Albert on TV.

[@bkrendan12]

OAK HILL, ROCHESTER Breen golf’s in New Hampshire. That’s awesome

[@SSJMatt]

Mike Breen the GOAT of announcers. Love him

[@fsm3582]

Best lead commentator by far

[@Cazador1]

What was the call?? Someone explain pls

[@SidelineFilmz]

It wasn't that terrible of a call lol. With TD Garden going crazy, it's understandable how he might not have known whether the shot was good. Celtics fans like myself will only remember the "Tatum spins and puts it in!! Celtics go up by 1!!" and not the rest of the butchered call; it ended up being fine!

[@ljules44]

What headphones are those?

[@JohnZannisPies]

Crazy how much different his speaking voice is here to his announcing voice

[@mrwassef]

Right??

[@lachlanohalloran2736]

JJ being proud of his questions is priceless

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

He’s like teacher’s pet 😂

[@vinni522]

Great show. When I heard the play by play live, I also thought… hmmm Mike seems not ready for this play, he’s usually great though.

[@nordicsoda9514]

I think the worst call was when the Cavs won the title and Mike said "Cleveland is a city of champions once again"

[@yedidyah18]

I'm still trying to understand what he did?? How did he miss a call??

[@brettharpt1284]

Absolute legend. Greatest NBA announcer of all time

[@maximilienrobes1822]

I love the breen/van gundy/Jackson crew

[@BlueCollar1212]

Just a phenomenal human being

[@AUG_Glow]

Can we get Mike Breen jerseys?

[@sorenwestwood1514]

The bar of what constitutes a good performance for Mike Breen feels more damaging than the call.

[@tyriquecurby6541]

If you know basketball you know he the GOAT

[@1andOnlyKB]

@@swarajthapa5798 Lefraud James lil man

[@feartony876]

At the beginning idk if Mike had a morning voice or something but I was like wtf that’s not mikes voice. And then he snapped into his regular voice .

[@daniellhong]

why does he sound so much different than he does on tv

[@Sutidamuskun]

His voice SOUNDS so different without the crowd/arena noises behind him 😂🤣

[@mrwassef]

Right? Well he’s also not doing his “radio voice” too. But it’s wild to hear his “natural” speaking voice.

[@jameshunt3651]

Shout out to Rochester!! You love to hear it

[@maxcinelli5739]

If you think this was your worst call mike then your even more of a legend!

[@hananeamraoui2997]

I don't understand the video and what they mean by "butchered" the call, can somebody recap?

[@jamieewing-chow2397]

Nah bruh the Eric Gordon airball lmao

[@VaqueiroAruanda]

Here's another perspective: Maybe the ref in the middle of the floor shouldn't be blowing his whistle wildly and waving his arms around after the buzzer if he's not actually waving off the basket. And the guy is standing right in front of Mike Breen, no wonder he's confused.

[@jameshoops10]

this is why we love mike breen a true pro

[@statticuproar]

Me coming to the comments to see if I missed something about the call. Nope he's just the kind of person that breaks everything down and critiques himself more than any hater could. Probably why he's so flicking good

[@mattfeen7292]

i listen to Mike call Knicks games with Walt Frazier all the time. Mike is amazing, and he pairs so well with Clyde!!

[@concordsfinest9159]

aren't they just the best

[@426AM]

Bro said “do I owe you money?!” 😂🐐

[@hersheyskwertz9315]

I didn’t even catch it even after they replayed it in this video.

[@johnnytimestamp8224]

“No better feeling than when you finish” Sploooot

[@rahulsub9130]

That call wasn’t even bad???

[@amprosk]

It kinda was but I forgive him

[@pepito5789]

@@amprosk no it wasn't

[@low_vibration]

We need a podcast with Clyde

[@lebronjamesharden3958]

sup JJ I gochu!

[@t.bone26]

It’s crazy hearing his voice having just a regular convo and not calling a game 😂😂

[@positiveenergynonegativity4125]

Was shocked he don’t sound the same as on tv 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@pleasedontdothis.9878]

Crazy how different he sounds when talking normally. He’s like the Marv Albert/Kevin Harlen of ESPN.

[@xjmasterx0907]

why does he look just different enough and sounds just off enough for me to consider you hired a Mike Breen impersonator

[@macjonesdoorknob2788]

One of the Best announcers oat

[@GdnationNY]

as a knick fan, the knicks have looked bad for years, but their games always sound great because they have the best booth in the world. Love me some breen and clyde. great interview! i am actually surprised how his speaking voice is different from his game performance voice.

[@concordsfinest9159]

aren't they just the best

[@mirrr5156]

The Legend Himself