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Kareem joins Comcast New England

Posted by Marc J. Spears, Globe Staff June 5, 2008 02:06 PM

A press release from Comcast Sportsnet:

NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will join Comcast SportsNet for the network's coverage of Game 1 and 2. The NBA great will provide expert analysis from the TD Banknorth Garden with Comcast SportsNet play-by-play man Mike Gorman and color analyst Tommy Heinsohn. Abdul-Jabbar. A native of New York, Abdul-Jabbar grew up a Bill Russell fan and rooted for the Celtics as a kid. He won six NBA championships, including two against the Boston Celtics in 1985 and 1987. He will provide unmatched expertise and knowledge of the Celtics' finals opponent as he currently serves as a special assistant to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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