Joel Meyers is a popular American sportscaster and current play-by-play announcer for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association. He has 25 years of broadcast experience to the organization.

Meyers is also the main host of “Above The Rim”, which aired weekdays from 10am-1pm ET on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

Early Life

Meyers was born in the United States of America. He is of American nationality and is of white ethnicity.

From his early age, Meyers was passionate about journalism career and his parents equally supported his decision.

Upon high school graduation, Meyers attended University of Missouri and worked as the public address announcer at Busch Stadium II for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1980-82.

Career Highlights

Meyers professional job experience includes California Angeles telecasts from 1987-89, Los Angeles Dodgers telecasts from 1990-91, and NFL telecasts on NBC.

Meyers earned his recognition while working as a TV Play-By-Play announcer (2005-11) and two as the radio play-by-play announcer (2003-05).

Prior joining the Lakers, Meyers worked four years as the voice of San Antonio Spurs television broadcast.

Meyers involved in several assignments and worked for an ESPN more than a decade and calling college football, college basketball as well as professional golf.

Meyers also served for NBC covering the NFL, two Olympics Games and the NBA and professional golf.

Moreover, Meyers called selected games for the 2014 NBA Playoffs on TNT partnered along with Chris Webber.

Awards and Accolades

Numerous awards and rewards have honored Meyers for his professional accomplishments.

Meyers bagged the two Emmy while his working period with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Personal Life & Affair

According to sources, Meyers and his wife, Carol met at the University of Missouri. At their first meeting, they fell in love with each other. It can be assumed that couple had been dated for several years.

Since getting married, the couple is living blissfully with each other with no any issues of fights, divorces, and disputes.

The duo is blessed with two children as a son named Drew and J.J.  Currently, he resides with his family in Hidden Hills, California.

Meyers is also the philanthropist. He associated with some charitable and non-profitable organization in the United States.

Meyers also made his appearance in the movie named Two for the Money, which was released in 2005.

Unlike other celebs, Meyers has not been the part of any controversy.

Net Worth & Social Media

Meyers is one of the most adorable names in the world of media. With his true hard work and commitment, he has made a huge impact in his professional career.

Meyers is earning an outstanding salary with bonuses, allowances, and other benefits. His salary flows from $40-50k annually. He has a whopping net worth of $2 million.

Meyers popular on social media. He has huge fan followers and admirers on Twitter and Facebook.