Tbs Basketball Halftime Commentators and Announcers
TBS March Madness game commentators are:
- Jim Jackson
- Steve Smith
The dynamic partnership of esteemed ex-NBA stars Jim Jackson and Steve Smith takes on the role of astute color commentators, infusing the NCAA March Madness broadcasts on TBS with their incisive analysis and profound understanding of the game.
Jackson, who donned jerseys for 12 NBA teams, including Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, began his tenure at TBS as a newscaster and analyst in 2019.
He previously worked beside Spero Dedes and Brad Nessier before partnering with his current announcer Brian Anderson in 2021.
Currently, Jim Jackson is a basketball expert and shares his analysis on various platforms working as an analyst for Turner Sports, Fox Sports 1, and the Los Angeles Clippers on Bally Sports West.
Steve Smith is the 2003 NBA champion who serves as a basketball analyst for Turner Sports and its several hubs, such as TBS and TNT.
Smith began his broadcasting career in 2005, joining the Atlanta Hawks’ television network as a studio analyst. He was also employed in color commentary duty for the Hawks’ radio broadcasts.
In 2008, Smith became a part of Turner Sports, where he took on the role of a studio analyst for NBA TV. Additionally, he lent his expertise as a color commentator for Turner’s NBA broadcasts.
