K Ray

[Nodack]

Ok, I saw that Kevin Ray was going to do play by play for the Suns broadcasts this year and cringed. I haven't been a big fan of his sideline reporting and thought of how painful this year was going to be listening to him every game all game. After watching him for several games I have to say that I have been pleasantly surprised. He hasn't annoyed me. He doesn't try to mimic Al and come up with dorky sayings like "elevate and detonate". He just calls the game and I am OK with it.

I was wondering how everybody else thought about it.

[Split T]

I think because his voice was already so familiar to me, I forgot he was the new play by play guy. I guess that means he's done well, I haven't noticed any stupid sayings or inaccurate comments. Count me a fan so far.

[carey]

Better than Steve Albert so far by a good margin. The only thing is that he doesn't have your typical Tv voice. It's more like your next door neighbor calling the game.

[Superbone]

Yes, he's been fine. He stays in his lane and doesn't try to do too much. He doesn't make it about him which I like. Very positive start for him.

[Indy]

I like what he is doing, except that damn "boom" every time someone hits a 3. That needs to stop. Especially when you are down +30 points in a game.

[TOO]

I think he stinks. I'd rather just watch the game in silence.

[The Bobster]

I think he's pretty average.

Certainly better than the Leander days though!

[In2ition]

He's been fine. I really haven't noticed him, which means he hasn't annoyed me with dumb sayings or wrong information yet.

[Superbone]

I think he's pretty average.

Certainly better than the Leander days though!

He's a little bland. After being the sideline reporter for so long, it just sounds like he's continuing to talk into the gameplay. If that makes any sense.

[Superbone]

I think he stinks. I'd rather just watch the game in silence.

But I like hearing Eddie Johnson. Somebody needs to talk to him. Do you really think Ray is bad or is it just that he's nondescript?

[TOO]

I think he stinks. I'd rather just watch the game in silence.

But I like hearing Eddie Johnson. Somebody needs to talk to him. Do you really think Ray is bad or is it just that he's nondescript?

I think he's just vanilla. Boring, no enthusiasm, if you could listen to paint dry, that'd be him. Was not a big fan of Albert either, but I think we've taken a step back.

I do enjoy EJ, but on the nights its Ann.. Woof, no thanks, I wanna bleach my ears.

[Superbone]

I think he stinks. I'd rather just watch the game in silence.

But I like hearing Eddie Johnson. Somebody needs to talk to him. Do you really think Ray is bad or is it just that he's nondescript?

I think he's just vanilla. Boring, no enthusiasm, if you could listen to paint dry, that'd be him. Was not a big fan of Albert either, but I think we've taken a step back.

I do enjoy EJ, but on the nights its Ann.. Woof, no thanks, I wanna bleach my ears.

I agree about his delivery. At least Albert had some exciting calls. His Ulis game winner call last year was great and is featured currently in NBA League Pass commercials.

[Nodack]

I don’t care that he is bland. At least he’s not annoying. He’s a step above Meyers, Albert, Chambers, Leander, Bender and Casey Jacobsen.

[carey]

Right. Vanilla ice cream is fine with me.

[Mori Chu]

Settling for mediocrity is what this franchise is all about! I'm sure he came cheap, which is $aver's M.O.

[Nodack]

After listening to so many different annoying people for so many years, I am happy with bland but, on point. I don’t need Marv Albert. Al McCoy was the Godfather and it was a sad day that he stopped doing TV. I really enjoy Eddie Johnson as color guy over anybody else by a long stretch. K-Ray sounds professional. I’ll settle with him if it means I don’t have to listen to any of those other people.