Is Philadelphia 76ers broadcaster Marc Zumoff retiring?
PHILADELPHIA 76ers broadcaster Marc Zumoff has been working for the team for nearly four decades. The broadcaster was the halftime host of the basketball games and then was named the team's official television voice. Philadelphia 76ers' Marc Zumoff announced on June 29, 2021, that he was officially retiring as the voice of the team. He penned a letter thanking the team and fans for the past years, writing: If life is a basketball game, Im into the fourth quarter! Id like to play a musical instrument, learn to speak a foreign language, cook, travel, and by all means give back with my time and strength to the charitable causes that I hope will make for a better world. Theres a lot out there for me to still do, and I want to do it all while Im still able. Gratitude is one of the qualities Ive always worked mindfully to embrace. 3 Zumoff is officially retiring and said in his letter that he thanks the 76ers fans 'for the opportunity to be with you on this surreal ride' Credit: Getty  Im not the voice of an NBA team without the help of hundreds along the way. He continued: As I ease into this next phase of my life, I will earnestly reach back to those individuals to express my gratitude. But for now, allow me to thank you, 76ers fans, for the opportunity to be with you on this surreal ride. Its been a privilege to be welcomed into your homes. Zumoff began his career when he joined PRISM in 1982 and served as the in-studio host for pregame, halftime and postgame shows. He became the play-by-play announcer in August of 1994 and won the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for best sports play-by-play broadcaster 19 times. Zumoff also served as the voice for NBC Sports coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Due to his work in sports journalism, he was awarded the 2018 Bill Campbell Award from the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association. 3 Zumoff has won several awards for his sportscasting duties in the NBA Credit: Getty  Zumoff was twice named the Pennsylvania Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association in 2018 and 2019. Despite his retirement, the broadcaster said he will still be around on social media. He wrote: You will continue to see me on social media, on the beach, the golf course, at a game or just on the street around town. If we do happen to cross paths, please call out so we can talk 76ers basketball, relive the moments and carry on the memories. Zumoff is reportedly worth an estimated $3million, according to Networth Post. Aside from his sportscasting career, he is also the founder of Zumoff Productions, where he serves as a broadcast coach for current professionals and aspiring former athletes.