Feder: Adam Amin replacing Neil Funk as TV voice of Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls today named Adam Amin as play-by-play announcer on NBC Sports Chicago, replacing the retiring Neil Funk alongside analyst Stacey King, Robert Feder writes.

Amin, 33, who was born in Elmhurst, grew up in Addison and graduated from Addison Trail High School and Valparaiso University, recently joined Fox Sports as play-by-play announcer for NFL and MLB coverage after nine years at ESPN. He also has served as TV voice of Chicago Bears preseason games.

Amin, who'll continue with Fox Sports while serving as lead TV voice of the Bulls, had been among those filling in since Funk, 73, announced plans to reduce his workload on the road, leading up to his retirement after 28 years at the end of 2019-20 season.

"The experience of filling in for Mr. Funk gave me a glimpse of what it's like to work with such an exceptional group of professionals inside the Bulls organization and NBC Sports Chicago," Amin said.

"To have the privilege of joining the Chicago Bulls broadcast team is way beyond a dream coming true. The little kid sitting on the floor of his parents' basement watching Bulls games could never have imagined this. I am absolutely ecstatic and truly grateful to the organization for trusting me with this opportunity."

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