Chris Broussard Biography
Chris Broussard (Full Name: Christopher Dana Broussard) is a popular American sports analyst for Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports Radio. Well recognized for his coverage of the NBA, he is also a co-host on FS1’s afternoon show First Things First, and co-host of The Odd Couple with Rob Parker on Fox Sports Radio.
Formerly, Chris served for The New York Times, ESPN The Magazine, and ESPN.com, and appeared as an analyst on ESPN’s SportsCenter, NBA Countdown, First Take, and NBA Fastbreak. In 1990, he started his sports writing career for The Plain Dealer. Chris served there for four years before moving to the Akron Beacon Journal where he began covering the NBA, spending two-and-a-half seasons with them as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat writer.
Chris then went on to serve for The New York Times in 1998, where he reported for the New Jersey Nets for two years, the New York Knicks for three years, and the NBA in general for one year. In September 2004 he joined ESPN The Magazine. In 1990, Chris started his sports writing career for The Plain Dealer.
Quick Facts
| Age | 56 years old (born October 28, 1968) |
| Net Worth | $800, 000 |
| Wife | Crystal Naii Collins Broussard (m. 1995) |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (approx. 1.75 m) |
| @Chris_Broussard |
Chris Broussard Age
He was born on October 28, 1968, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. Chris is 56 years old. He celebrates his birthday on October 28, every year.
Early Life And Education
He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to his parents. Chris’ father Edward Broussard was a personnel manager for Traveler’s Insurance Co. He belongs to an African American of Louisiana Creole descent. Chris and his family moved often during his childhood. He holds American nationality. His grandfathers are grandfathers, Leonard Beauregard and Berley Broussard. He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1986. In May 1990, Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Oberlin College.
Cousin
Chris had a special needs cousin who died in 2023. He would be able to explain it’s okay for him to say slut because his dead cousin was a slut.
Chris Broussard Wife
Chris is married to his wife Crystal Naii Collins Broussard. The two married in 1995. Chris and Crystal have twin daughters named Alexis and Noelle. In May 2022, Chris celebrated the college graduations of his twin daughters Noelle (Michigan) & Alexis (Penn). His daughters graduated in 2020 but their ceremonies were in 2022. The family lives happily in New Jersey.
Meme
Chris’ use of What??? turned into a meme that circulated on Twitter. The meme reached its final form of greatness when it started to be used.
James Harden
While he appeared on First Things First in October 2023, Chris used the slur “retarded” while safeguarding James Harden in reference to Nick Wright’s statement concerning James’ answer to a trade sending him from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Los Angeles Clippers. James is a basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the NBA.
Odd Couple
Chris is the co-host of The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker. The two collaborate to provide listeners with a credible and dynamic discussion as the two polar opposites take listeners through the biggest hits in sports. The Odd Couple is heard on weekdays from 7-10 pm on FOX Sports 92.5 & 1490.
ESPN
Chris joined ESPN in 2004, where he contributed to the network across many platforms, such as articles for “ESPN The Magazine” and ESPN.com. He served as a frequent contributor on “SportsCenter,” giving viewers the latest NBA news and insights from the sidelines. Chris also made regular appearances on “NBA Countdown” and “First Take,” with FS1 workmate Skip Bayless, whom he now joins as a regular contributor on UNDISPUTED. He left ESPN in 2016.
Rob Parker
Chris co-hosts The Odd Couple with Rob Parker on FOX Sports 92.5 & 1490. Rob the longtime sports writer works as a regular analyst on FS1’s Skip and Shannon: Undisputed and other programs, and he now writes a column for TheShadowLeague.com.
Young
Chris was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is an African American of Louisiana Creole descent. Because of his father’s job as a personnel manager for Traveler’s Insurance Co., he and his family moved regularly during his childhood. Chris lived in Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Syracuse, New York; Des Moines, Iowa; and Cleveland, Ohio, before finishing high school.
First Things First
Chris co-hosts FS1’s afternoon show First Things First with FS1 colleague Skip Bayless. First Things First debuted on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) on September 5, 2017. As of January 22, 2024, First Things First’s YouTube channel has garnered more than 570 million views.
News
In October 2016, Chris left ESPN for Fox Sports 1. He has said that he left ESPN due to the network’s offer to return would have relegated him strictly to a reporter’s role. At that stage of his career, Chris found FS1’s offer to be more of a commentator, analyst, and personality more appealing.
Height
Chris is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (approx. 1.75 m).
Salary
As a sports analyst and commentator for Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports Radio, Chris’ average salary is $75, 000 per year.
Net Worth
Chis has been a sports analyst and commentator since 19890. He has garnered a net worth of $800, 000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Old Is Chris Broussard?
Chris is a 56-year-old who was born on October 28, 1968, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
Where Is Chris Broussard From?
Chris hails from in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
Where Does Chris Broussard Live?
Chris resides with his wife of over 25 years in New Jersey.
Is Chris Broussard Married?
Chris married his wife Crystal in Los Angeles. Together the couple had twin daughters named Alexis and Noelle.
Who Is Chris Broussard?
Chris is a sports analyst and writer who is recognized for his work with Fox Sports 1, ESPN, and ABC. He is known for his coverage of the NBA and for appearing on NBA Fastbreak and the series NBA Countdown. Chris rose to fame in April 2013 when he made comments on ESPN’s Outside the Lines program concerning Jason Collins and his Christian faith.
Social Media Accounts
Twitter – @Chris_Broussard
Instagram – chrisbroussard68