NBC announcers for at least 10 sports to be working out of New York

Mine eyes have seen the glory, because according to this TV monitor, Michael Phelps has won another gold medal!

 

I could see archery being done as part of a package, and I suppose you could do the voice package from New York.

But having some basketball called from New York? That is shoddy. Even if it is something like France vs. Argentina, there are still NBA players involved. I can't help but feel the decision would be different if NBC still did the NBA.

 

But again -- why do you care as long as they're not lying to you?
Isn't it better that NBC puts Argentina vs. Russia on TV (France didn't make it!) than what we had in the past, when you had no chance whatsoever to see that game?

 

They announce off TV here all the time, on the French-language sports network, for major events like bbl playoffs, major golf tournaments and Grand Slam tennis.
Far beyond their budget to send people.
They do a good job.
The announcers never leave their booth anyway. Although I'm sure they'll miss the expense account dinners and the free trip.

 

Speed has done F1 off monitors for years, and for my money, that's the best broadcast team on TV at present. I'm sure it would be better if they were there, but it doesn't detract from the event or their ability to call it.

 

NBC should consult with Lupica. He pioneered this type of coverage.