Utah Jazz Announcer David Locke Goes Wild After Derrick Favors Misses Layup Against Grizzlies

By Ryan Yoder, Awful Announcing

I think we're beginning to see mounting empirical evidence that the packed NBA schedule is beginning to take its toll on the league's broadcasters. First there was the now infamous tirade launched by Ian Eagle against Mike Fratello. Then, there was Jeff Van Gundy flipping out on flopping and challenging the league office to act. But, perhaps the craziest NBA announcing clip of the weekend comes from Utah Jazz radio play-by-play man David Locke.

The Jazz, on the outside of the playoffs at the moment, were trailing Memphis by 3 in the final seconds. Derrick Favors had a chance to tie the game as he was fouled attempting a layup. But, instead of making the basket and having a chance to tie on an old-fashioned three-point play, Favors missed a bunny. This caused Locke, in his third year with the Jazz, to lose his mind.

It's amazing the emotional roller coaster one feels when listening to this, well... gobbledygook. There's anger, frustration, exasperation, despair, and then a hint of a return to normalcy at the very end. All in all though, it's fantastic that Locke let loose with exactly what he was feeling, even if he couldn't quite put it into words. And, Locke seemed to be a good sport about it on his personal Twitter page. Maybe Locke can use his now relevant gibberishing skills to appear on this famous game show. Or maybe, he really is slowly going insane from a stressful NBA season. Safe to say NBA broadcasters like Ian Eagle, Jeff Van Gundy, and now David Locke deserve a nice long vacation at the end of the year. Start counting down the days.

H/T @DarrenRovell

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Comments

[Evil Twin Rove]

01:09 PM on 04/20/2012

wow... they need to get out a bit more in Utah....

[NextStopWonder]

09:48 AM on 04/19/2012

Hahahahahahaha!! This is the best thing I've heard in awhile.

[Paul OhioSprtzfan Sink]

08:47 PM on 04/18/2012

Mike and Mike in the morning talked to this guy the next day after it happen,it was hilarious,he just was so into the game,like areal fan would be,he just started saying things that made no sense,lmao!

[fullofmitt]

12:14 AM on 04/18/2012

I liked his enthusiasm for the team and the play! The stiff player gets paid a big number to make the "bunny" layup! He blew it! BUM!

[frank day]

04:36 PM on 04/17/2012

It's the Jazz. Get over it.

[rodeman]

02:00 PM on 04/17/2012

Locke you're no Chick Hearn, and dude, it's only a game.