John Michael (born 1972 in

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, currently serving as the TV

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announcer for the

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of the

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(NBA). From the 2011-12 to 2018-19 seasons, he served as the team's radio play by play announcer.Cavs Press Release
Cavs.com (accessed November 18, 2013)

Early life and education

Michael attended high school at

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. He graduated from the

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with degrees in mechanical engineering, law and business administration. After earning his J.D. degree, he worked as a trial lawyer for five years in construction law for K & L Gates.Notre Dame Article
und.com (accessed November 18, 2013)

Career

Following his law career Michael switched careers, and went into the sports announcing field. First as a baseball announcer, he served as the play-by-play announcer for the

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and then as an ice hockey announcer in Johnstown for the East Coast Hockey League and then the

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and in 2009 was hired by

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as the pregame host for

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telecasts. In October, 2011 he was chosen out of a pool of 200 applicants to become the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Cavaliers.Cleveland Plain Dealer
cleveland.com (accessed November 18, 2013) In September 2019, he was moved to the TV play-by-play position following the death of longtime team announcer Fred McLeod.

Personal life

Michael is married to Julie Maund. They met while attending college at Notre Dame.

References

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