Will Iger Named Coachella Valley Lakers Broadcaster

The Coachella Valley Lakers have named Will Iger their play-by-play announcer for the 2026-27 season, pairing him with former Lakers player A.C. Green, who will serve as game analyst. The team, the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate, announced the appointments on November 5. Iger called games for the Austin Spurs, the San Antonio Spurs’ G League affiliate, during the 2025-26 season. His other broadcasting work has included San Antonio FC matches, collegiate athletics at Columbia University and Hofstra University, Indoor Football League games and commentary on the Dallas Mavericks’ weekly studio show, The Bounce. The Coachella Valley Lakers are beginning their first season in the Palm Springs area after relocating from the South Bay region of Los Angeles. Their season opener was scheduled against the Salt Lake City Stars at Acrisure Arena. Green, a three-time NBA champion, previously served as analyst when the team played as the South Bay Lakers. Some fans questioned Iger’s appointment on social media because his father, Bob Iger, is part of a group buying a majority stake in the Lakers. Other commenters pointed to Will Iger’s broadcasting experience. The criticism reflects...