Mike Breen uses the 'bang' call when he is emotionally moved by a great moment or sequence unfolding in a basketball game. It's a natural response, he explained, one that captivates both him and his television audience. Mike Breen doesn’t plan on when he’ll use the iconic “Bang!” call or the rare and even more iconic double “Bang!” exclamation.

During New York Knicks Miracle Mike Breen Explains Double 'BANG!' During Knicks Miracle The "extraordinary" ending of the New York Knicks' latest playoff victory led longtime play-by-play man Mike Breen to offer a double dose of his iconic call.

Mike Breen excitedly broke out his 'double bang' call for Jaylen Brown's seismic 3-pointer, signifying a big shot that sent Pacers-Celtics to OT. You know it’s a big shot when ESPN NBA broadcaster Mike Breen breaks out his rare ‘double bang’ call.

Mike Breen's "Bang" catchphrase is part of the NBA lexicon, and a moment becomes even more iconic when he delivers a "Bang! Bang!" call. (Example: Mike Breen during the 2015 NBA Finals. AP)