Mike Breen Not Retiring Despite Fake Announcement

New York, NY — An account on X falsely claimed that ESPN play-by-play announcer Mike Breen was retiring, deceiving several reporters on Wednesday.

The rumor circulated when a fake account posted that Breen, known for his work as ESPN’s lead NBA announcer, would step down from his role. This misinformation led notable ESPN journalists Ramona Shelburne and Marc J. Spears to mistakenly report on the retirement.

Spears praised Breen, stating he had a “great career,” while Shelburne celebrated with a “triple-bang” in tribute to the announcer. Both reporters quickly deleted their tweets upon discovering the account was not legitimate.

Despite the confusion, sources close to ESPN confirmed that Breen is expected to return for another season as the network’s top NBA voice. The story highlights the ongoing challenges of verifying information on social media.

As the NBA season approaches, fans can expect to see Breen as the familiar voice calling the games they love.