Billy Crystal will call the Los Angeles Clippers ’ game against the Lakers next month with Ralph Lawler. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Billy Crystal is taking his talents to the sidelines.

The award-winning actor and nine-time Oscar host will call the Clippers game on Jan. 31 against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on Thursday, providing color commentary with longtime Clippers play-by-play announcer Ralph Lawler, who is in his 40th and final season with the team. Crystal, a longtime Clippers fan, has held season tickets since 1985.

“It’ll be a blast to call a Clippers game alongside Billy Crystal,” Lawler said in the release. “We’ve spent a lot of time talking Clippers basketball over the years, but having him join me on the call will be a whole new experience. I still can’t believe it’s my final season, and to be recognized by a great, longtime Clippers fan like Billy is an honor. I hope he’s been studying his Lawler’s Law books.”

He is one of several guest commentators planning to join Lawler on the air for Clippers games this season. Longtime coach and current Brooklyn Nets analyst Mike Fratello will join Lawler on Jan. 23 for the Clippers’ game against the Miami Heat, and Hall of Fame coach and current ESPN analyst Hubie Brown will join Lawler on the call in March.

While he said it’ll be a challenge calling his favorite team’s game, Crystal told Variety he’s been practicing by taping himself offering commentary while watching games on TV. Hopefully, he said, the practice pays off.

“It’s going to be a real honor to sit with [Lawler] and do this game,” Crystal told Variety .“And hopefully it goes well. Who knows? I may have a new career.”

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