TNT went to a industrial break as Banner 18 rose to the rafters on the TD Backyard, a call that followers watching from exterior referred to as an indication of disrespect that added to their enthusiasm for the Celtics to defend the title.
Simply seconds after the Celtics began to elevate its latest banner TNT reduce to a industrial, stopping followers not contained in the Backyard from watching the celebration in full.
Celtics Unite, a fan account on X, joined scores of upset followers and media personalities in slamming the cable community.
“TNT cutting off into commercials after 2 seconds of the Banner being raised is CRIMINAL,” the account posted moments after the celebration ended.
Michael Hurley, a co-host on WZLX’s weekday morning present, The Wealthy Shertenlieb Present, added: “Cutting to commercials in the middle of the banner going up to the rafters is insanely disrespectful. TNT you are disrespectful.”
TNT is in its final 12 months of broadcasting the NBA after holding media rights since 1989, with the league finishing an 11-year, $76-billion media rights pact with Amazon in June.
TNT guardian Warner Bros. Discovery didn’t match the phrases provided by Amazon, the league stated in a press release on the time.
Metropolis Corridor Plaza performed host to TNT’s iconic Contained in the NBA studio workforce of Ernie Johnson and NBA legends Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal for pregame, halftime and postgame of Tuesday evening’s season opener on the Backyard.
Lucy Burdge, a Boston-based sports activities betting host for Audacy Sports, BetQL and BetMGM, weighed in on TNT reducing away from the banner elevating: “The Celtics really have to win the championship again now. Do it for #BannerGate,” she posted on X.
One fan added: “Loved watching the Celtics’ ring and banner ceremony. Wish TNT showed the banner going into the rafters though. Hopefully, the Celtics can run it back!”
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