Hawks Announcer Voices Frustrations with TNT

Bob Rathbun has served as the face and voice of the Atlanta Hawks for the last quarter-century. He is universally beloved in the city and always reciprocates the feeling towards friends and strangers alike.

In addition to being talented, Rathbun knows his hoops. He regularly spots mistakes that players, coaches, and referees make before they even notice what happened. So, needless to say, when Rathbun speaks, we all listen.

Just so you fans are aware, this is the second time this season that TNT has blocked the local Hawks broadcast, declaring it an “exclusive” while the Celtics are able to locally broadcast tonight. (Milwaukee on MLK was the other). We will be back on the air Thursday.
— Bob Rathbun (@BobRathbunTV) March 1, 2022

As you can see in the Tweet above, Rathbun made it clear to fans who were wanting to know why they wouldn't get to see or hear from him or his broadcasting partner Dominique Wilkins during the Hawks game against the Boston Celtics.

Just so there is no confusion, Rathbun and Wilkins broadcast for Bally Sports, which is affiliated with Fox Sports. If you aren't in Atlanta, this may seem like a petty quibble. But we can assure you that Hawks fans want to hear the game called by their beloved broadcasters. Not just Rathbun and Wilkins, but the entire Bally Sports team.

Bob?!? Play nicely, sir. pic.twitter.com/2g4T13rAbo
— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) December 9, 2018

Luckily, we get to hear the Rathbun's acerbic sense of humor and Wilkins' deep laughter again on Thursday night when the Hawks host the Bulls. Stay locked into Sports Illustrated's AllHawks.com for breaking news, highlights, and analysis.

Bob and Nique, on marriage. 😂😂😂@BobRathbunTV | @DWilkins21 pic.twitter.com/G9wsD3D5TS
— Bally Sports: Hawks (@HawksOnBally) December 18, 2021

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