David Halberstam, who served as the radio voice of the Miami Heat for six seasons, passed away this week at the age of 74 after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Known for his lyrical announcing style, Halberstam was part of the Heat's broadcasting team from 1992 to 1998. His career was marked by a significant controversy in 1997 when he made an inappropriate remark during a game broadcast, which resulted in a fine and an apology. After leaving the Heat, he transitioned into various roles in sports media, including general manager of Westwood One Sports from 2002 to 2008. Halberstam also contributed to the field through writing, authoring two books on sports broadcasting and launching the Sports Broadcast Journal in 2018. He is remembered fondly by colleagues, including Eric Reid, who praised his passion and expertise in radio play-by-play. Halberstam is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna, along with three children and seven grandchildren.