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Mike Breen apologizes to LeBron James over Joel Embiid story

Original: ESPN announcer Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes on-air story about him and Joel Embiid

ESPN announcer Mike Breen has apologized after telling an on-air story involving LeBron James and Joel Embiid that James publicly refuted. Breen said he got the details wrong and expressed regret for the mistake, while James made clear the anecdote as told never happened. The exchange has drawn attention to accuracy standards for broadcasters calling NBA games.

Why now: A prominent broadcaster being publicly corrected by one of basketball's biggest stars is a rare and attention-grabbing moment.

Mike BreenLeBron JamesJoel EmbiidESPN

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• ESPN announcer Mike Breen apologizes after LeBron James refutes on-air story about him and Joel Embiid · Yahoo Sports

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