Sunderland Deserves Sixth-Man Award

As we Laker fans eagerly await Chick Hearn’s return, I would like to express my personal “slaaaaam dunk” to Paul Sunderland, for the exceptional job he has done keeping Chick’s seat warm, giving us his excellent “words-eye view” of the Lakers’ games during Chick’s absence.

While filling in for, arguably, the finest basketball play-by-play announcer to ever sit behind a mike, Paul has maintained the consistent high quality and objectivity that we have enjoyed over the years with Chick. In my opinion, he has certainly earned the position of being the “first voice” off the bench. Thanks, Paul!

Ken Butler

Woodland Hills