Virtual reality 2.0 technology to take fans into the virtual NBA environment
ESPN officially announced its new look today NBA Countdown team that will lead pregame and halftime coverage for select NBA on ESPN game nights throughout the season. The new team will debut this Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN app.
Senior writer Brian Windhorst, who recently earned a multi-year extension with ESPN, will join the NBA Countdown casting. Windhorst joins 2023 NBA champion head coach Michael Malone and 2008 NBA champion Kendrick Perkins as analysts. NBA Countdown will continue to be hosted by Malika Andrews, who is leading the show for the third season.
Additionally, Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania will continue to make regular appearances bringing news and information to the NBA Countdown to show.
ESPN at the cutting edge of technology The NBA studio in Los Angeles includes recent technological enhancements, including virtual reality 2.0 for NBA Countdown And NBA today analysts. VR technology takes fans into a virtual NBA environment where Michael Malone, Kendrick Perkins and Chiney Ogwumike (NBA today) will be immersed in virtual NBA action. The technology debuted during ESPN’s 2025 Western Conference Finals coverage and returns with an enhanced version featuring photo-realistic player avatars and a stabilized first-person POV.
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