Ralph Lawler named California Sportscaster of the Year

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Ralph Lawler, the 'Voice of the Clippers' on Prime Ticket and FOX Sports San Diego, has been named the 2018 California Sportscaster of the Year by the The National Sports Media Association (NSMA), it was announced on Monday.

Lawler, in his 40th season with the team, will retire at the end of the season. He will be honored at the 60th annual NSMA Awards Weekend, June 22-24, 2019 in Winston-Salem, N.C.

"I'm thankful to the NSMA for recognizing me with this award, to the Clippers and FOX Sports, and most importantly, to all of Clipper Nation for tuning in to see and hear me call 40 years of Clippers games," said Lawler in a statement. "It's an honor to be celebrated by my peers during my final season. Oh me, oh my, it's been quite a ride."

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From the release: 









Familiar faces from the Clippers' past and present are paying tribute to Lawler in his final season by joining him to provide game commentary throughout the season. Longtime Clippers fan and season ticket holder Billy Crystal will join him to call the team's Jan. 31 game against the Lakers on Prime Ticket. Current Nets analyst Mike Fratello will join Lawler on Jan. 23 in Miami and Basketball Hall of Famer Hubie Brown will add commentary for the Clippers' March 24 game against the New York Knicks.