Spurs broadcaster Bill Land announces retirement amidst ongoing cancer battle

Sean Elliott will have a new partner in crime for the 2024-2025 season

Long-time San Antonio Spurs television play-by-play announcer Bill Land has announced his retirement:

“I am grateful and appreciative for the support from the entire Spurs organization as well as FOX Sports/Bally Sports,” said Land. “I feel truly blessed to have had a dream job with the best production crew in the league and the best analyst in the NBA, Sean Elliott. As I move into the fourth quarter of my life, I want to thank everyone, especially Spurs fans, for their incredible support over the years and particularly this past year as I have battled cancer.”

The man known for his “Oh, Mama!” call out originally joined the Spurs broadcast team in 1990 as a fill-in announcer, leading to a more prominent role in 2003. In 2008, Land took over as play-by-play announcer, a role which he maintained until his announcement.

Land underwent a stem cell transplant last summer and announced he was battled a form of blood cancer. Dan Weiss began joining Sean Elliott on Spurs road trips, allowing Land time for treatment and recovery.

Mike Kickirillo, Senior Director of Broadcasting for Spurs Sports & Entertainment shared:

“The pure joy and passion he brings to our games personalizes the experience for all fans listening, and his iconic voice and character have cemented him in history among our beloved Spurs legends. We’ll be forever grateful to him for bringing over 20 years of dedication to our team and fans, and will miss his voice dearly.”

The Spurs will honor him at their home opener against the Houston Rockets.