Bring back Chick Hearn’s refrigeratorLongtime Lakers play-by-play broadcaster Chick Hearn always knew when to put a game in the refrigerator. (Vince Compagnone / Los Angeles Times)No one was as beloved by Lakers fans as Chick Hearn during his 42 years as the voice of the team. His “Chickisms” became part of our sports lexicon as the Hall of Fame announcer coined now commonly used basketball phrases such as slam dunk, air ball, dribble-drive, no-look pass and give and go. His words should roll on the scoreboard so younger fans can recite it along with older fans and 18,997 fans can collectively put the game in the refrigerator. It would continue Hearn’s legacy and usher in what could become one of the cooler traditions in the NBA.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 05, 2020 00:43 UTC