Beloved Toronto Raptors voice returning after uncertainty he'd be back

Toronto Raptors fans across the country can finally exhale.

Although there was some doubt over the last few weeks, beloved TV analyst Jack Armstrong confirmed Thursday night that he'll return to the Raptors on TSN for his 29th season.

Armstrong broke the news during an interview with TSN SportsCentre host Jay Onrait, which put an end to the speculation surrounding his future.

"I'm back, I'm excited. Looking forward to the years to come talking hoops. I'm very, very appreciative of TSN and their commitment," Armstrong said.

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"It's a great time to be talking basketball. I want to thank the fan base for the outpouring of love and support. It means a lot to me and my family. Thank you."

Onrait responded by telling Armstrong that it simply wouldn't be Raptors basketball without him.

Raptors fans rallied behind Armstrong earlier this month after it was reported that the 63-year-old broadcaster did not have a contract with TSN for the 2026-27 season.

"Jack should be untouchable and only go when he says it is time," one fan wrote on X.

"This is a non-negotiable. There's absolutely no way there should be a Raptors broadcast without Jack," said another.

The former NCAA basketball coach, known for iconic calls like "Get that garbage outta here," has been an instrumental part of the Raptors' broadcast team since the 1998-99 season.

Armstrong (right) has been a TV analyst for the Toronto Raptors on TSN for 28 years. (Nick Turchiaro/Imagn Images)

For the past 18 seasons, Armstrong has been a sidekick to Matt Devlin on all Raptors on TSN broadcasts. After the 2019 NBA championship, he's arguably become one of the most recognizable voices in Toronto sports.

Armstrong will reportedly be a part of all 41 regular-season games TSN will carry this upcoming season, along with the network's preseason and playoff coverage. He'll be back behind the microphone on Saturday in Quebec City, when the Raptors take on the Miami Heat in their preseason opener on TSN.