Video Games Chronicle

‘Boomshakalaka’: NBA Jam’s iconic announcer was paid $800 to voice the game, which reportedly made over $1 billion

The voice behind NBA Jam’s iconic commentary says he was paid around $800 for his work on the game, which would go on to make ...

NBA Jam Actor Says He Was Paid ‘Like $800’ to Voice the Game’s Beloved Announcer

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Announcer paid shockingly little for iconic role

The kids today get to have basketball video games with crisp graphics and realistic gameplay. But for an entire generation of basketball fans, there was nothing like playing two-on-two with ...

NBA Jam's Iconic Announcer Barely Made Any Money From It

While speaking with The Escapist, Kitzrow disclosed that he was paid $50 an hour for his work on NBA Jam, which was the same ...
The Big Lead

New NBA The Run 3v3 game set to bring back NBA Jam vibes

Apr 11, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; A view of an NBA basketball and backyard and NBA logo before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory ...