Marv Albert with the introduction welcome everybody to the nba playoffs it is game 1 as the Chicago bulls faces the utah jazz in the finals in their home court.
"This is NBA on NBC, Tonight will feature Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks! Here is Bob Costas in the Studio with Jim Gray as the side line reporter, along side of Tom Hammond, Bill Walton, Steve "Snapper" Jones." I can still remember this after 20+ years...
just a nitpick but if the bulls were playing--especially against the Knicks AND Bob was the studio host--it would be covered by Ahmad, Marv and fratello/guokas. :P Gumbel, Walton and Jones were always B team although I kinda wish Snapper was put on the finals broadcasts back then because he had the best color commentary voice in the biz back then.
I think all the sports leagues and the TV coverage was better back in the day. MLB, NHL, and NFL too. Maybe it's just the nostalgia cuz I'll be 37 this year
Tank Division! (Although the Cowboys and the Name Reacted look legit... Hell, even the Eagles look respectable... I guess 2020 was a special time when a whole NFL Division came together to ignite the most glorious garbage fire ever witnessed...)
When I here this I think of my knicks, Ewing , Mason, Oakley, Starks, on the run in 94 Ewing slamming the ball off the miss shot, and who could forget Oj Chase, I get goosebumps thinking of the good all days go knicks!!
Reminds me of the days of my Pacers taking on your Knicks at MSG and Spike Lee at his courtside seat getting mad at Reggie Miller for popping another clutch shot
The Eastern conference had some great series in the 90s Miami vs New York! Chicago vs New York! Indiana vs New York! You can go on and on but great basketball during the 90s
you are my hero for this extended version. No other piece of music charges up my energy to grab life by the balls. Perfect for cleaning up the living room to.
at the time i was incensed that ABC threw a perfectly good theme for something less spectacular but in retrospect I am relieved because now it will live on indelibly in legend, with plenty of nostalgia and never be sullied by a less glorious...at least, golden...era of NBA basketball. it is THE theme to THE era of NBA basketball at its pinnacle. Can't top that. That's like retiring a champion.
Damn I miss the NBA On NBC! It was way better than NBA On ABC, They to get it back on NBC! It had better ratings and when you heard that theme you know it was time to watch some basketball!
No other theme song will ever be as great as this. Best of all time. Just like the original 92 dreamteam. Simply the best for many, many, many years to come. Pretty much infinite.
This song reigned from shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union to shortly before the invasion of Iraq. It truly represents the peak of America’s powers.
those games in phoenix specifically are my favorite from the first threepeat and possibly my favorite overall in the dynasty outside perhaps the 1997 finals...those suns were my favorite opponent the bulls had.
90’s was the golden era for sports hands down. No one fought over each other’s politics and virtue signaled every day on social media. We were all unified in just enjoying sports with each other. I feel for kids now a days who don’t know anything other than being forced to pick a side every day in everything you do and everything being constantly toxic, it wasn’t always like it is today.
Sportswise it was the best. But today the players are united against racial inequality and racism, it's not political but humanitarian.If you are against that there is something deeply wrong with you.
If you think there were no politics in sports at literally *any* point in American history, you're completely wrong, like to an astounding, "how could one even fathom this" level.
@@jmn327 Of course there was, like 1% to the extent it is now. Sports literally revolve around politics now. Leagues are moving games based on voting regulations, it’s x100 what it was back then.
@@ChosenPlaysYT I repeat: you're *incredibly* wrong, and just conflating your own personal experiences within your own life (and your exposure to social media) with reality.
@@jmn327 Ok I’m happy to be proved wrong. Can you link me these examples I missed back then? When sports leagues moved games based on policies? When players protested during anthems? When teams put political statements on the court? Can you link me some of these from the 90s?
BADABMREALISTGUYINDRM There is this thing called the NHL on NBC that could be a problem. It looks like NHL hockey will be on NBC and NBCSN for the foreseeable future. As well as CNBC and USA (only for postseason NHL playoffs). As well as Notre Dame College Football on NBC as well as the French Open tennis tournament.
@@downnice95 NHL ratings on ESPN were actually lower than filler shows as was shown during the 2004-'05 lockout. NBC/NBCSN has really built up the NHL but the NHL really needs the Rangers and Kings to be playing for the Stanley Cup virtually every year to build the ratings as there are many people who don't follow sports who will watch ANYTHING that is New York vs. LA (or in their minds, "Broadway vs. Hollywood"). NBA really needs to have the same thing happen with the Knicks and Lakers (with or without LeBron) playing every year in the Finals or the ratings could drop.
Can you please do a loop for the SECOND half of the song? That part that plays as Jim Fagan says "This is the NBA on NBC" and the graphic shows "1994 NBA Finals: Game 6" and cuts to the players walking out of the bus with sunglasses and headphones, as Marv Albert and Matt Guokas start talking
This defined the NBA on NBC, and that era was the real NBA
"IF YOU DON'T LIKE THIS, YOU DON'T LIKE NBA BASKETBALL"
38 years old and this song still gets me hyped ...
The story lines that played while Bob Costas narrates were hypnotizing!
The sound of my youth.
Marv Albert with the introduction welcome everybody to the nba playoffs it is game 1 as the Chicago bulls faces the utah jazz in the finals in their home court.
Absolutely
@@carltongraham1240 Now its the Fox College Basketball theme.
"This is NBA on NBC, Tonight will feature Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks! Here is Bob Costas in the Studio with Jim Gray as the side line reporter, along side of Tom Hammond, Bill Walton, Steve "Snapper" Jones." I can still remember this after 20+ years...
just a nitpick but if the bulls were playing--especially against the Knicks AND Bob was the studio host--it would be covered by Ahmad, Marv and fratello/guokas. :P Gumbel, Walton and Jones were always B team although I kinda wish Snapper was put on the finals broadcasts back then because he had the best color commentary voice in the biz back then.
Bu bu bu bu basketball. Gimme gimme the ball because I’m gonna… dunk it! Wooo!
At last someone said it.
Do it!
Those Sunday Tripleheaders were special during the playoffs
The god-tier of sports themes! Nearly 30 years old, and Fox Sports is now using Roundball Rock for NCAA games.
Typical FOX -- ripping off other people's ideas only to paste a blonde bimbo on the sidelines and pass it off as their own
@Bob Landers that it bring back the NBA on NBC
I knew this theme song was NBA's at first!
I miss this era of NBA basketball. I think the league was great in this 90s era.
I think all the sports leagues and the TV coverage was better back in the day. MLB, NHL, and NFL too. Maybe it's just the nostalgia cuz I'll be 37 this year
James Killackey 38 for me!
@@JKillackey62183 and music
@@jefferyyot5587 Yup! TV shows, movies, and pop culture too
Great?
The ratings were at their highest in the 90s and for two good reasons!
Michael Jeffery Jordan and NBA on NBC!
50% of comments: talking about how nostalgic this is
50%: *PREPARE YOURSELVES FOR TANK BOWL*
Man I used to look forward to watching the NBA on NBC! Starting with hearing that theme. Great memories and games. Awesome theme!
ABC/ESPN was stupid for not making a deal to use this song for their NBA coverage, it would make the games seem more epic.
Somehow the NBA was way more exciting back then...
Somehow? More like, every how.
@@joepermenter7228 it is curry's fault, only lebron brought the game since kobe.
@@elmalloc Lebron sucks.
Joe Permenter shut up old man
Joe Permenter lebron is the goat, and don’t ever forget it
NBC, PLEASE get the rights to NBA games again.
-You Hear This...You Knew Jordan Was On TV...
Amen those were the Good ol Days the Jordan Era in the 90s
Oh yeah. Don't forget those memorable NBA Games.
Yes sir!
@LG-550 Xp I miss the Vancouver Grizzlies
With Pat Ewing sweating bullets in te layup line?
1996: Alright, I can’t wait to watch Michael Jordan!
2021: TANK BOWL!
Tank Division!
(Although the Cowboys and the Name Reacted look legit... Hell, even the Eagles look respectable... I guess 2020 was a special time when a whole NFL Division came together to ignite the most glorious garbage fire ever witnessed...)
@@Davethe3rd 2022
NFC South: TANK DIVISION
@@mjwatts1983 And they lost the Tank Bowl to the Bears lol
2023: Da AI Bulls!
This is my ring tone and everytime calls me a get goosebumps because of the theme it beings back memories of 2001 76ers playoff run
Sucks that AI couldn’t get any help besides Dkembe who was past his prime
Lakers were just a dynamic team from 00-02
That ended in defeat??….🤔
Will your caller miss the 3 point shot and not leave a voicemail?
RUclips is the only thing I can think of when it comes to a time machine. Thank you to everyone who’s ever posted anything on RUclips
Let's give it to the 🐐 John Tesh for making an awesome basketball theme
Never thought as a kid watching ET that Mary Harts Co-Host would make the Theme song of Sports seconded only by FOX NFL theme song
When you heard this song, you knew the Bulls were about to play!
Lakers, nah. Chicago bulls
Two words: TANK BOWL!!!!!
No
Another two words: INJURY BOWL !!!!
@@cynoflads
Two more words
Choke Bowl
@@cynoflads Two more words: ZONK BOWL!!!
Three words: SUPER TANK BOWL!
This song and the 90's Sportscenter theme just bring back so many memories
The nostalgia
This screams Knicks-Bulls going 6 or 7 games in the early 90's in front of raucous crowds in Chicago or New York. Special stuff.
Reggie Miller's Pacers vs Ewing's New York Knicks playing jungle ball.
When I hear this music only one thing comes to mind TAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK BOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLL
*tank explosions in the background*
That's exactly I hear listening to this
Today, mired in a new normal, there is a new spectacle taking the world by storm... THE INJURY BOWL!!
@@patrickchaney boo, you suck…
I love this theme song. This brings back fond memories of little shorts and big time players. Basketball was phenomenal then.
Today on NBC we have a doubleheader of games but first lets look at the review of the week in NBA action
Best sports theme music of all time IMO, maybe best music of all time in general. Also my opinion.
Bob Costas did some of the best sports openings of all-time between the NBA on NBC or Olympics coverage on NBC.
IT'S NOW USED FOR FOX COLLEGE HOOPS!!!!!!!!
FINALLY AFTER 20 YEARS; THAT ICONIC THEME MUSIC IS BACK ON THE AIR!!!!!!!!!
Sweet!
When I here this I think of my knicks, Ewing , Mason, Oakley, Starks, on the run in 94 Ewing slamming the ball off the miss shot, and who could forget Oj Chase, I get goosebumps thinking of the good all days go knicks!!
Reminds me of the days of my Pacers taking on your Knicks at MSG and Spike Lee at his courtside seat getting mad at Reggie Miller for popping another clutch shot
Reminds me of when Jordan would constantly beat the brakes off the Knicks
Reminds me of Shaq and Penny Orlando Magic team, Bulls, Barkley Suns, Kemp and Payton Sonics, Stockton and Malone Jazz, and Shaq and Kobe Lakers.
The Eastern conference had some great series in the 90s Miami vs New York! Chicago vs New York! Indiana vs New York! You can go on and on but great basketball during the 90s
Scottie...PIPPPPPEENNN!!!!!!!
From North Carolina, at guard, 6-6, Michael Jordan!
The first time I heard this song was during the 1991 NBA all star game. That game was a blast
ITS TIME FOR TANK BOWL
you are my hero for this extended version. No other piece of music charges up my energy to grab life by the balls. Perfect for cleaning up the living room to.
WORD EFFING UP!
gremesapa what about NFL primetime track 1
Grab life by the basketballs
Cardio playlist ✔
This was my theme of the 90’s
Michael Jordan's theme song and ringtone 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Alan Parson Project's "Sirius" eye in the Sky theme music
This is the NBA on NBC
no shit sherlock
Hahahahaha
ba ba ba ba bababa basketball.....
Gimme gimme gimme the ball because I'm gonna DUNK IT!!!
@@jmal YEAH! *High Five*
My childhood theme song!!!
Great NBA Basketball Theme. :)
Now FS1 has the theme of College Hoops
at the time i was incensed that ABC threw a perfectly good theme for something less spectacular but in retrospect I am relieved because now it will live on indelibly in legend, with plenty of nostalgia and never be sullied by a less glorious...at least, golden...era of NBA basketball. it is THE theme to THE era of NBA basketball at its pinnacle. Can't top that. That's like retiring a champion.
Damn I miss the NBA On NBC! It was way better than NBA On ABC, They to get it back on NBC! It had better ratings and when you heard that theme you know it was time to watch some basketball!
What would it take to do that, though... 🤔
AMEN BRO.
No other theme song will ever be as great as this. Best of all time. Just like the original 92 dreamteam. Simply the best for many, many, many years to come. Pretty much infinite.
I dunno about that.
what about the og Space Jam with Michael Jordan and not Lebron James I mean the 1980s version and not the cgi filled movie.
Bring back NBA On NBC
anyone else hearing a cowbell? needs more cowbell
Never gets old!
Reminds me of 2002 and the nets run to the finals. Especially after winning the Eastern conference title in Boston.
Then getting swept by the Lakers
I remember NBC used this theme as a segment for Team USA men's basketball games during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China
Nicely titled (~John Tesh)
TANK BOWL!!!
SUPER TANK BOWL!
Yes!!!!!!
Can't wait to hear this song again on NBC and not on FOX in 2025. And it only cost NBA on TNT's life.
Prepare yourselves....
FOR TANK BOWL!
They put this in the new 2K!!
This was the real NBA
Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-basketball gimme gimme gimme da ball because I'm gonna dunk it !!!
This song reigned from shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union to shortly before the invasion of Iraq. It truly represents the peak of America’s powers.
That’s what they wanted you to think.
1993 NBA Finals. Game 6 at America West Arena. Paxson for three. 99 Bulls Suns 98. The Chicago Bulls are your 3 times NBA Champion. First 3 Peat.
those games in phoenix specifically are my favorite from the first threepeat and possibly my favorite overall in the dynasty outside perhaps the 1997 finals...those suns were my favorite opponent the bulls had.
90’s was the golden era for sports hands down. No one fought over each other’s politics and virtue signaled every day on social media. We were all unified in just enjoying sports with each other. I feel for kids now a days who don’t know anything other than being forced to pick a side every day in everything you do and everything being constantly toxic, it wasn’t always like it is today.
Sportswise it was the best. But today the players are united against racial inequality and racism, it's not political but humanitarian.If you are against that there is something deeply wrong with you.
If you think there were no politics in sports at literally *any* point in American history, you're completely wrong, like to an astounding, "how could one even fathom this" level.
@@jmn327 Of course there was, like 1% to the extent it is now. Sports literally revolve around politics now. Leagues are moving games based on voting regulations, it’s x100 what it was back then.
@@ChosenPlaysYT I repeat: you're *incredibly* wrong, and just conflating your own personal experiences within your own life (and your exposure to social media) with reality.
@@jmn327 Ok I’m happy to be proved wrong. Can you link me these examples I missed back then? When sports leagues moved games based on policies? When players protested during anthems? When teams put political statements on the court? Can you link me some of these from the 90s?
Awesome theme!
Candy this brings back the memories
Anyone else here because of Tank Bowl?
This is the NBA on NBC.
love the vids
Play it at 1.5 speed and sounds like the best JRPG boss theme ever
Grandia 2 - Fight Ver 1
this theme makes me want to dunk on my boss...
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
YOU'RE WELCOME, YOU'RE WELCOME, YOU'RE WELCOME, YOU'RE WELCOME!
Is it possible you can an adjustment it so you can finish the ending?
Sure, hope NBC gets the rights back in 2024.
They need to bring it back asap 🙌🏾
Reminder from when the Knicks would let me down
THIS IS THE NBA ON NBC
Game 7 Lakers vs Blazers next on the NBA on NBC.
This song gives me motivation
This needs to come back
They should all bring back NBA on NBC, ABC / ESPN blows...
BADABMREALISTGUYINDRM There is this thing called the NHL on NBC that could be a problem. It looks like NHL hockey will be on NBC and NBCSN for the foreseeable future. As well as CNBC and USA (only for postseason NHL playoffs). As well as Notre Dame College Football on NBC as well as the French Open tennis tournament.
Norberto Niebres Nbc can manage with their schedule
Fox Sports brought it back for select Big East basketball games on Big Fox and FS1 this year and it was glorious.
@@norbertoniebres1615 I would really like it if NBA moved back to NBC and NHL back to ESPN, truly nostalgic
@@downnice95 NHL ratings on ESPN were actually lower than filler shows as was shown during the 2004-'05 lockout. NBC/NBCSN has really built up the NHL but the NHL really needs the Rangers and Kings to be playing for the Stanley Cup virtually every year to build the ratings as there are many people who don't follow sports who will watch ANYTHING that is New York vs. LA (or in their minds, "Broadway vs. Hollywood").
NBA really needs to have the same thing happen with the Knicks and Lakers (with or without LeBron) playing every year in the Finals or the ratings could drop.
The Shaq and Kobe era was alive and well during NBC having the NBA!!!!!!
legendary music
In the words of Marv Albert, Yes!
Currently used as the college basketball theme on FOX.
They brought it back! ♥👍♥
Can you please do a loop for the SECOND half of the song? That part that plays as Jim Fagan says "This is the NBA on NBC" and the graphic shows "1994 NBA Finals: Game 6" and cuts to the players walking out of the bus with sunglasses and headphones, as Marv Albert and Matt Guokas start talking
The theme of Bob Costas and Marv Albert doing intros to games and Jordan crushing everyone.
Cue the explosions. It's time for another TAAAANNNK BOOWLLLLLLLLLL!!
If this theme doesn’t make you want to hit the court and hoop you’re not a real ball player!
The thing that comes to my mind whenever I hear this is the CHICAGO BULLS DYNASTY, which is the greatest team of all-time in sports history.
I finally found it. Been searching for the title of this.
I like this best music.
Prepare yourselves for TANK BOWL
OMFG I never realized Nelly's heart of a Champion is based on this
Prepare yourselves for what is bound to come...that's right...TANK BOWL
They should call this The Gospel of the GOAT...cause this theme was when MJ prevented everyone else from winning the title.
90s nba 🔥🔥🔥
Prepare for...
TANK DIVISION!
That's when the Nba was worth watching
Reminds me of the 2001 Lakers :)
Prepare yourselves
For Tank Bowl!
OH MICHAEL JOOODRAN!! you see BJ Armstrong did his best here and got the ball to Jordan in a hurry for the feroucious DUNK!
Current espn theme song and intro not even cloae compared to this unbelievable and unforgettable theme song and intro ❤
Reminds me of Allen Iverson's Sixers 2001 playoffs
Should be the eternal NBA theme
Knicks...Pacers...Bulls...Heat....Lakers
LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard And Ginnas Antetokounmpo Disliked Because They Know They Will Never Be As Great As Jordan
Funny this theme went from NBA on NBC back then to now it’s on Fox doing college basketball games