Phoenix Suns name Kevin Ray as new TV play-by-play voice
May 4, 2017, 1:19 PM | Updated: 10:08 pm
The Phoenix Suns on Thursday announced that Kevin Ray will take over as the team’s new TV play-by-play voice on FOX Sports Arizona.
Ray, who is a veteran broadcaster and has been part of Suns telecasts in various roles the last 15 years, will replace Steve Albert, who retired after five seasons in the role.
“This is a position I have aspired to reach for a very long time and to be selected to move into this seat means the world to me,” Ray said in a press release. “I’ve had the same passion for this team that the fans do and to now be able to deliver that emotion to them night in and night out is an absolute dream come true.
“There are a lot of people who have been instrumental in getting me to this place and to all of them I am truly grateful. I can’t wait to tip off the 50th season of Suns basketball in October.”
Ray is well-known in the Valley, and has been the TV play-by-play voice for the Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rattlers. Throughout his career has also covered Super Bowls, NBA Finals and College Football National Championships, and has been a sideline reporter for Turner Sports during the NBA Playoffs and Summer League.
He is entering his fifth season as the national play-by-play voice for the Dallas Cowboys and Top 25 college basketball on Compass Media Networks.
“Kevin has done a tremendous job for us in multiple broadcast capacities over the years. His commitment to our organization, fans and community made him the ideal candidate and we’re excited to welcome him as our new Suns television play-by-play announcer,” said Suns President Jason Rowley. “His knowledge of both past and present members of our organization is an important factor in connecting with our fans, and in his expanded role Kevin will continue to provide the insight, intelligence and passion for Suns basketball that our fans enjoy.”
