Audio of the Day: Dante and Galante, summer league announcers

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"Here's a little secret about the summer league: It blows. The only thing anyone generally ever learns at summer league is who can't play, not who can." Doug Smith speaks the truth.

I watched a few hours of yesterday's Orlando Pro Summer League ball online, and well, minus the odd Westbrook drive or Beasley turnaround, it was pretty atrocious. It was like a glorified pick-up game officiated by volunteer crossing guards. Ugly stuff.

Thankfully, though, Dante and Galante, two random OrlandoMagic.com podcasters, were behind the mics, calling the "action." Their sarcastic, off-the-wall humor made the games much more enjoyable. (Especially when they read my e-mail "on air.") Awful Announcing has the mini highlight reel:

The Postmen jotted down some hilarious must-read quotes and notes, but they missed my favorite exchange from the day:

Dante: "On the floor for the Indiana Pacers, um, five guys. And on the floor for the Oklahoma City team, um, also five guys."
Galante: "Oh, so we're legal."
Dante: "Yup."

I can't tell you how much I wish Tas and I we're calling these summer league games.

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1. Posted by Sports Tsar Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:56 pm EDT
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to illustrate your email:
http://sportstsar.com/2008/07/07/mario-superintendent-chalmers/
2. Posted by Enrique Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:20 pm EDT
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That is what us nba fans need...two bumbling idiots...not named mark jackson and mike breen.
In other words...we should have barkley and walton do the commentary.
3. Posted by Sky P Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:26 pm EDT
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This is exactly the kind of thing that I want. Seriously, we're watching less than meaningless summer league games because we're starved for basketball, and while the games themselves are pretty dismal (remind me again why Joakim Noah is making millions with that shot of his, and I'm working behind a computer?) the announcing was great! Good influx of humor to break up the monotony.
You forgot my favorite exchange. Dante was speaking about Jason Richards, who is white, and then said that he almost called him Jason Richardson. They then proceeded to talk for two minutes about how he in no way shape or form resembles Richardson. Good times :)
4. Posted by McSwollenvich Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:13 pm EDT
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skeets, we all wish you and tas were calling these games, or possibly the two of you teamed with marv alberts.
5. Posted by nick z Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:28 pm EDT
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They did know who the people were, just didn't care to announcer John Tuta The third playing for the Iona Skyhawks or whatever.
All of you that trash them are uptight, learn to laugh.
6. Posted by ticktock6 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:20 pm EDT
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"If you're watching from a Tim Horton's, email us!"
and...
On Larry Bird: "I know he's a legend and everything, but he's really got to get some longer shorts."
7. Posted by Robin L Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:26 pm EDT
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Now the Heat need to pick up Brian Skinner. Actually, that would be an upgrade for them at center.
8. Posted by Danny Tam Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT
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This sounds like Dane Cook trying to be funny when he's not.. Friggin' horrible.
9. Posted by Chris A Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:26 pm EDT
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Me and my friends always called him Supernintendo Chalmers.
10. Posted by Daniel G Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT
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i got my email read for todays Oklahoma thundercats v orlando magic game...and they used my name as oklahoma beasts
and i must say it felt great
11. Posted by AC23 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:53 pm EDT
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"don't foul him, yuta!"
is that yuta tabuse they're talking about?
12. Posted by Eric B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:55 pm EDT
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"They are the Oklahoma City Thunder Cats"
13. Posted by Roderic W Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT
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They were alright. What can you expect from Summer league? They did the best they can do given the circumstances. And yes, they read my email too. The one about the new OKC mascot being "OKC Cougars", but instead of a guy in a cat suit, a 45 year old woman is displayed.
14. Posted by Matt M Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:11 pm EDT
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These 2 are HILLARIOUS...watching the bulls game right now, they keep referring to JamesOn Curry as James WayOff Curry...and he continues to throw up bricks...pretty funny.
15. Posted by ba13ller Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:01 pm EDT
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These guys are hilarious. But they need a life they are a bunch of clowns. Tell ya pop to tell Larry Bird to get a better squad. He need to come down to Philly and get Dionte Christmas to ball from Temple and go to Fordham too.
16. Posted by Mr. Krispy Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT
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This is Mo..Can greg oden win the rookie of the year award
17. Posted by Mr. Krispy Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT
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Can Greg oden win the rookie of the year award
18. Posted by Reece W Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT
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ESPN really needs to pick these guys up and give them their own show on espn radio or NBA needs to pick them up for the Las Vegas summer league games!