I am an unashamed homocide fan. More so for his personality in the game than necessarily his commentary. I agree with the OP in part and can understand why he would annoy some viewers. But for me i would prefer him to be in the commentary than not. Remember there are two other commentators in the broadcast who can provide good analysis. Homocide adds some much needed charisma and he doesn't mind playing the adversary to entice some discussion.
I have heard him make some very good points at times and he can be more analytical if hes instructed to do so. Im sure he will keep improving in that area

Homicide is great, gets people talking. He creates probably ten times as much interest in the game as say Shaun Redhage.

"Homicide is great, gets people talking. He creates probably ten times as much interest in the game as say Shaun Redhage."

In my experience Corey gets people talking about him, not the NBL. There is a difference.

He's a nutcase who blerts things out when he feels like it and has zero common sense or consideration for others. Could he be suffering from Donald Trump syndrome?

Your opinion is No lol seriously the NBL is white enough as to s let's give it some character Corey Williams is one of the the reasons the NBL coverage has been so for this year. Mate get a life

No, he is limited in understanding game strategies, and 'guarantees' some silly outcomes. Tries to pump it up, but is transparently short on valid debate.

Would love to see cal Bruton given another shot at commentating. Guy knows the game and has charisma

Some AFL commentators manage to kill their own game. They would be/ are even worse in a game about which they are under-informed.

There could be a niche for a radio/ online audio call of games. Watch the vision with the sound muted and tune into the better audio call. Like watching League state of origin or the grand finals and listening to Rampaging Roy Slaven & HG Nelson. I'd definitely tune in for "Festival of the Hoops" if those 2 got involved. Or the audio could be a more serious call.

Cal Bruton is a great idea. I reckon dennis cometti is too young to be retired from commentating. He'd make a fantastic anchor at least for perth games if he doesn't want to travel anymore

Cal would be great. He was always well liked, and would be remembered in 3 states (or more?) where he played and coached.

Geelong (Vic) player & coach
Brisbane(Qld) player
Perth (WA) player & coach
Hobart (Tas) player & coach

4 states. I don't think Cal ever played for the Canberra Cannons (ACT)

He also coached West Sydney Razorbacks (NSW) for part of a season so that’d be 5 states in total.

My main point is that he’s well travelled and well loved. A legend and a good guy. He’d bring credibility and an established reputation to the role.

Yes basketball game night is all about entertainment and love him or hate him homicide is entertaining and great for promoting the game

I really like what he adds to the balance of commentary style. I'm not interested in a team where everyone is a polished Catholic or Public School boy, plus I really appreciate he hasn't once told me that I need high scoring to enjoy the game.

LOL OP is obviously a Perth fan and most people who have a problem with him are no doubt fans of teams or players that he's hung shit on...

I was against him when I heard he was going to commenate like most people, but he's turned me around, tuned some things down and was pretty likeable IMO... Right or wrong, he's a great add to the commentary... They can't be all boring, vanilla knobs, and if Corey can get me to enjoy listening to Bias and Biaser for Perth home games, then it's a positive...

The conversation he inspires during teh commentary and online during and after games between fans and teams and other commentators, is usually more hit than miss...

I personally hope he comes back... More colour commentary, less frigging AFL dickheads...

Psh... Entertainment doesn't need to be about education... If you want to be a stuck up basketball snob, that's your choice, but not everyone wants or needs to be "educated on the game", things CAN just be fun to watch...

If you want to suck the personality from the league it would be a great idea to get rid of Corey Williams. We totally need more bores like Lachy Reid, Shawn Redhage and Cam Tragardh on coverage. Can someone dig up the oldest fossil they can find from a nursing home who used to play basketball with a peach basket and soccer ball and have him call the game or maybe Buzz Killington of Family guy fame? Yeah, thanks.

Oh no, he detracts from the game does he? Well as long as people are talking about something linked to the league, he is doing something for the league. Even if he wanted to lay down a 15 minute rap at every half time and that's all anyone tuned in for, he's doing more for the league than every other drone Fox Sports has.

Bring him back. Quit being such purists. it aint all about you.

Do you have any evidence people are tuning in to see him? Because I'm pretty sure there isn't any.

I've stopped watching games he broadcasts. I've seen two clips since - the Adelaide-Melbourne game where he decided a timeout with a minute left in a one-possession game was a good time to talk about the theft of Charlie Villanueva's toilet, and the Perth-Adelaide brawl where he immediately jumped in to make it all about himself and his social media.

When did Lachy Reid become known as boring? I like his commentary and think he's one of the more professional and entertaining commentators out there. (Maybe its the Perth fan in me)

As for Homicide - not a fan most of the time, although I like the chemistry between him and Redhage particularly later in the season when they started to gel. I feel that he is required and can see him continuing on. He has a place in the league even if its as a 'manufactured villian'

Not surprising that Perth fans are in the majority of those being against him coming back... koberulz, you had it in for him from the start, based on previous seasons, that's fine, I was against him too from previous seasons, but he turned me around... Maybe because I'm not a Wildcats supporter... I really doubt people are listening to him for in depth Xs & Os... I guess you'd rather Brad Robbins come back? Jeez, shoot me now...

Haz, you were spot on with his chemistry with Redhage, and especially later on in the season when he and Lachy started calling him on his shit, or paying him out for some stupid comments...

I won't lose any sleep if he doesn't come back, but I think it would be a huge shame, especially if they didn't replace him with someone else with as much personality...

I guess you'd rather Brad Robbins come back?

I think the semi final loss has hit you badly, and you need to take a break, koberulz and come back to society when you're going to make sense...

Can't take anything you say seriously from now on...

I think the semi final loss has hit you badly, and you need to take a break, koberulz and come back to society when you're going to make sense...

Can't take anything you say seriously from now on...

Keep Corey as a colour commentator. That is an unintentionally racist statement. But i think he ads some value just by being a bit of a hype man. Good energy.

Redhage improved over the course of the season but he's still cringey and awkward. I'm all for giving guys a go. You can't develop new commentators if you don't give them a chance to work on the craft.

Bring back Rucker.

Corey makes watching a game of NBL so hard and painful. He just makes loud dumb statements that add nothing to the game. No ability to call what is happening, be relevant, or be close to the mark. Cringeworthy. Watching the Hawks vs NZ game at the moment and he is screaming random things at the NZ coach.

Derwayne doesn't help when he panders to Homicide by making reference to his social life as if he is some big star. We don't care.