{"id":99603,"date":"2025-05-06T17:42:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=99603"},"modified":"2025-05-06T17:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:42:27","slug":"nbc-sports-to-feature-ai-generated-voice-of-former-narrator-jim-fagan-in-its-upcoming-nba-coverage-and-promotion-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/06\/nbc-sports-to-feature-ai-generated-voice-of-former-narrator-jim-fagan-in-its-upcoming-nba-coverage-and-promotion-video\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC Sports to Feature AI-Generated Voice of Former Narrator Jim Fagan in Its Upcoming NBA Coverage and Promotion [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While they may not immediately recognize his name, longtime NBA fans will undoubtedly know his voice. NBC Sports announced today that it will use an AI-generated voice of former narrator Jim Fagan for elements of its NBA coverage and promotion when its new NBA media rights agreement begins in October.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JpUcuL7l1L0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The voice of Fagan, who passed away in 2017, was synonymous with NBC Sports&#8217; critically acclaimed coverage of the NBA from 1990-2002. His masterful narration drove unparalleled excitement for the league&#8217;s biggest matchups and stars, which included Michael Jordan, Shaquille O&#8217;Neal, Kobe Bryant, Hakeem Olajuwon, and many more.<\/p><div id=\"morty-2837815011\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Through a partnership with Fagan&#8217;s family, NBC Sports will use AI voice synthesis technology to re-create Fagan&#8217;s voice for select title sequences, show opens, and promos for its upcoming NBA coverage. This builds on NBCUniversal&#8217;s successful use of generative AI technology during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 for <em>&#8220;Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock,&#8221;<\/em> which featured a re-creation of legendary sports announcer Al Michaels&#8217; voice. The AI-generated voice of Fagan will supplement traditional voiceover work by other artists hired by NBC Sports.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For many basketball fans, Jim&#8217;s unique and recognizable voice immediately conjures a deep sense of nostalgia for a special time in NBA history,&#8221; said NBC Sports President Rick Cordella. &#8220;His voice perfectly captured the magnitude of the heavyweight matchups and stars that he was introducing. It&#8217;s been a joy to work with Jim&#8217;s family to recreate his voice and honor his legacy. 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