Michael Grady is leaving Indianapolis for the Big Apple. - The Warren Central High School product will be the Brooklyn Nets courtside reporter for the YES Network, one of the prestigious broadcast teams in the NBA. - “Probably the most anxiety or stress that I’ve had in my life, because it’s a big move,” Grady said of his last few weeks. “A big decision. It’s one that didn’t come easy but it’s one that’s right.” - Grady will continue co-hosting The Grady & Big Joe Show, weekdays from 10:00 am to noon on ESPN 1070 The Fan in Indianapolis, wherever he is — his apartment, Nets practice, or another NBA city. - But this new job means he will no longer being sitting right at mid-court, at the scorer’s table for all Pacers home games to handle the public address system. He had been the Pacers’ full-time PA announcer since the 2010-11 season, taking over for Reb Porter. - [Rare opening: Become the fourth PA announcer in Pacers history] - You’ll appreciate Grady’s candidness throughout the podcast. His passion for Indy, the people and sports teams is very real. That was clear. - Subscribe to the Pacers Podcast on Apple Podcasts. - I welcome your questions and comments @ScottAgness on Twitter or via email. - Topics Discussed: - - * How an agent helped him land this opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets - * Connecting with Pacers fans, and staying active on Twitter during games - * Why it was important to remain on the Indy airwaves - * How living in New York will be a challenge, but will open new doors - * Joining an elite broadcast crew: Ian Eagle, Ryan Ruocco, and Sarah Kustok - * His passion for the arts — fashion and photography - * His message to Pacers fans and his loyal listeners in Indy - - Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Indy ️ pic.twitter.com/mOOP9BwiH6— Michael Grady (@Grady) September 14, 2017