We're clearly in a great era of notable sports personalities and commentators ranging from the likes of the Keith Jackson (not the former NFL tight end) to Bob Costas. I strongly believe these guys don't get enough credit or recognition for the priceless analysis and commentary they bring. That being said, I'd like to honor those stellar talents that make viewing sports truly a special experience. Here's my top five:

Jalen Rose: From his days as a member of the Fab 5 to baffling cameos in music videos, Jalen Rose has been a source of inspiration whenever on camera. When the one and only Nick Van Exel is throwing towels at and on you while you're doing live commentary, clearly showing disrespect (read: jealousy), you know you've hit the big time. Here's a sampling of his trailblazing work in front of the camera.



Joe Morgan: "A single is a baseball play when the batter reaches first base. Now, you ask why it's called a single and that's because the hitter only makes it to a single base safely. So when a batter gets a hit and he only makes it to the first base, that's what you call a single, baseball fans." Masterful. Joe Morgan - average baseball player, legendary commentator.

Tim Hardaway: "He do not want to loo dat record." Most people would likely say, "he does not want to lose that record." But therein lies the genius of Tim Hardaway - he speaks in the vernacular, something Bob Costas could never do. I'll never forgive ESPN for taking his broken English off my TV screen. Tim, I have a message for you: "I would neva want to loo any reckid. I stay troo to mah game. Run TMC foreva."

Bill Walton: The king of hyperbole. That description isn't hyperbole.

Tim McCarver: During a meeting on the mound, McCarver once said, "You see Colon talking into his glove because David Ortiz, from the Dominican Republic, can obviously read lips in Spanish." No need to comment on that, it speaks for it self.

Honorable mentions:

George Foreman

John Thompson

Hubie Brown

Dee Brown

Lee Corso (the Dick Vitale of college football)