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Bill Macdonald Biography
Bill Macdonald is an American sports broadcaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Bill Macdonald Early life
Bill was born in Bronxville (NY) but moved to Corona del Mar (CA) at an early age. Macdonald grew up in Corona del Mar,United States of America. He grew up listening to the legendary broadcaster late at night “with the radio under the covers.”
Due to this, he figured that he wanted to be involved somehow in broadcasting and thought that communications were the closest thing at the time despite his love for basketball.
After a knee injury cut short his dreams of playing basketball in college, Macdonald focused on a broadcasting career. He majored in communications, graduating from USC in 1981 and got his first job selling Lakers Senate seats at the Forum. It wasn’t exactly his dream job, but he was on the right path. His foot was in the Busses’ door.
Bill Macdonald Career
He majorly reports on Spectrum SportsNet alongside color commentator Stu Lantz. Macdonald joined the system, at that point called Prime Ticket, at its beginning in 1985. He has additionally worked for Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket. Before, Macdonald has facilitated the accompanying pre-game and in-game shows.
A portion of the games he has called incorporate Lakers Live, from Staples Center with examiner Norm Nixon and Angels Live. He has likewise called for Angel Stadium with José Mota and Ducks Live, from Honda Center with Brian Hayward.
Bill is additionally the previous host of the Los Angeles Kings’ pregame show Break the Ice and calls play-by-play for Los Angeles Avengers Arena Football, UCLA college football and basketball for FSN Prime Ticket. He has likewise been the host of FSN’s Pacific-10 Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament coverage at the Staples Center for the previous quite a long while.
For as far back as three years, Macdonald has facilitated the UCLA Press Conference Show, with Matt Stevens in 2005 and 2006, and James Washington in 2007. Macdonald called the game (January 22, 2006) in which Kobe Bryant scored 81 points, the second-most elevated complete in NBA history. He filled in for Joel Meyers, who had another telecom duty that day.
Bill Macdonald Age|Birthday
Details about Macdonald’s date of birth are not known therefore it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. He likes to keep his personal matters away from the public eye making it difficult to know his age, hence this information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Bill Macdonald Family
Parents
After doing our research, details about his parents are not available and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Bill Macdonald Wife
Macdonald is married to his lovely wife, Cathy Macdonald and together they are blessed with three sons: twin boys, Kirk and Cory, and Billy Jr.
Children
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Bill Macdonald Body Measurements
Height: Not available. Weight: Not available. Shoe Size: Not available. Body Shape: Not available. Hair Colour:Greyish black. Eye Colour: Grey.
Bill Macdonald Salary
Working as a sports broadcaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), there is no doubt Bill earns a good salary through his career that has been a success. However, his exact salary has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Bill Macdonald Net Worth
Working as a sports broadcaster who is currently the TV play-by-play announcer of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), there is no doubt Bill earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Bill Macdonald Lakers
Macdonald got his first taste of being the Lakers’ play-by-play man in 2006 when he filled in for Joel Meyers who had another telecom responsibility. Fortunately for Macdonald, the game would wind up being a noteworthy one as Kobe Bryant proceeded to score a profession high 81 points.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Time Warner Cable SportsNet still holds the administrations of TV play-by-play commentator Bill Macdonald for the following three years after he marked an agreement augmentation. This was by Kevin Ding from Bleacher Report.
Bill Macdonald Philanthropy
He is actively involved with charities. Some of the charities he is involved in include, the Special Olympics, the Ronald McDonald House, and the NBA’s Read to Achieve. Macdonald’s work on “Training for Life: The California Special Olympics” was awarded yet another Emmy.
Bill Macdonald Awards and Achievements
He is undoubtedly, a fine sports broadcaster as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments;
Emmy Award
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Where is Macdonald now?
He currently the TV play-by-play announcer of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Bill Macdonald Twitter
Bill Macdonald & @AGMLA talk about the exciting opportunities for the Lakers on their new #OneHome, @TWCSportsNet: http://t.co/jsQY1XYy
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 18, 2012
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