Before the NBA returns to NBC next year, NBC play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico will call a pair of NBA games this week featuring the Celtics and 76ers.

I’m not going to come in and try to make a name off being critical of the Sixers’ frustrations this year," Tirico told The Inquirer.

As the NBA returns to NBC this season, NBC Sports Philadelphia's Amy Fadool caught up with broadcaster Mike Tirico about calling the games. Mike Tirico is the new voice of the NBA for NBC originally a

Tirico, per NBC, will also call the Boston Celtics' game against the Trail Blazers Wednesday. The Sunday Night Football announcer and Olympic host's NBA experience dates back to t