Drew Carter (sportscaster)

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Drew Carter is an American sportscaster and play by play commentator best known as the play by play commentator for Boston Celtics games on NBC Sports Boston, beginning with away games in 2023 and continuing full time as the main play by play commentator. Prior to being hired by NBC Sports Boston, Carter was hired by ESPN in August 2021. [1]

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References

  1. "Drew Carter, Play by Play Announcer/Host".