Podcast: Rockets voice Craig Ackerman on 2022 draft lottery, Jalen Green’s award, and more

In our new podcast, Craig Ackerman — voice of the Rockets — shares his reaction to the NBA’s 2022 draft lottery results, Jalen Green’s award-winning rookie season, and much more.

Craig Ackerman, voice of the Houston Rockets as the team’s lead play-by-play broadcaster for games on its regional television network, joins Thursday’s episode of The Lager Line podcast.

Ackerman recently completed his first season as Houston’s full-time TV broadcaster for AT&T SportsNet Southwest alongside new analyst Ryan Hollins and courtside reporter Cayleigh Griffin.

With the 2022 offseason now in full swing, topics discussed on the show (sponsored by Clutch City Lager of Karbach Brewing) include:

  • Immediate reaction to the Rockets landing the No. 3 overall pick via the 2022 NBA draft lottery
  • Reflections on Jalen Green’s rookie season, which culminated with a spot on the All-Rookie First Team, along with offseason priorities
  • Observations on the future outlook in Houston for Kevin Porter Jr., Christian Wood, and Stephen Silas
  • Highlights from the first year of the Ackerman-Hollins TV pairing

The complete episode with Ackerman and podcast host Ben DuBose can be listened to below. Each episode of the show will also be available through Houston’s flagship radio station SportsTalk 790.

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