David Steele (sportscaster)

David Steele (born August 13, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American television and radio sports broadcaster. He is an announcer on the NBA's Orlando Magic basketball games on Bally Sports Sun and Bally Sports Florida.

Orlando Magic
He assumed the play-by-play duties for the Orlando Magic's TV broadcasts in 1998, teaming up initially with Jack Givens, then later with former NBA player, head coach and veteran NBA color commentator Matt Guokas. Steele replaced Chip Caray as the teams' play-by-play announcer after serving as the Magic radio play-by-play announcer for nine seasons. Steele also serves as a sports columnist for foxsportsflorida.com.

In voting for the 2010 NBA MVP award, Steele was one of three people to vote Dwight Howard 1st place on the ballot.

In 2014, Steele announced an NCAA national semifinal between the Florida Gators and Connecticut Huskies for the Gators' teamcast on TNT. He also announced a game on TNT between the Florida Gators basketball versus Georgia Bulldogs basketball.

Awards and recognitions
Steele has been named "Sportscaster of the Year" in Florida and North Carolina. He is a past president of the Florida Sportscasters Association.

Personal life
Steele and his wife, Sally, have three children. They live in Winter Park, Florida, a North Orlando suburb.