Dick Fain

Dick Fain, the veteran play-by-play voice for the Seattle Storm, has been a key figure in the team’s four WNBA championships in 2004, 2010, 2018, and 2020, bringing professional basketball to local and national audiences. After earning his degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Washington in 1996, Fain commenced his professional career at KJR radio in 1997. This marked the beginning of a distinguished tenure that has now spanned 29 years, establishing him as a prominent American broadcaster in sports radio. His initial engagement with the Seattle Storm began in 2000, where he served as a statistician and reporter for their radio broadcasts.

Fain’s involvement with the Seattle Storm significantly deepened over the subsequent years. He officially assumed the permanent play-by-play radio position for the team in 2008. Demonstrating his versatility and adapting to the evolving media landscape, he transitioned to television play-by-play for the Storm starting in 2013, solidifying his role as the voice of the franchise. Concurrent with his basketball commentary, Fain further expanded his on-air presence at KJR radio, launching his own consistent 3-7 p.m.

show in 2018, which he continues to host. His broadcasts of the Storm’s games are notably recognized by his long-standing partnership with analyst Elise Woodward. Throughout his career, Fain has not only chronicled the WNBA’s growth but also actively contributed to its increased visibility, observing its transition from a niche sport to a mainstream entity with expanding broadcast reach and rising attendance. The evolving popularity of the WNBA, coupled with technological advancements, particularly those accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, has transformed his broadcasting approach.

Fain continues to be an active and integral figure in sports broadcasting, consistently delivering engaging commentary that resonates with dedicated fans and contributes to the league’s growing audience.