We want you, HoopsHype readers, to make the call on who's the preeminent figure in television when it comes to NBA basketball. We've put together a bracket with the biggest names in the business and now it's your time to vote who advances to the final round.

In Day 7, soon-to-be-former ESPN journalist Bill Simmons easily defeated NBA legend Bill Walton with 63.9 of the vote.

Up next: Inside the NBA's Ernie Johnson vs. the multi-talented Doris Burke.

Who do you choose?

FIRST ROUND

Charles Barkley 76.9%, Shaquille O'Neal 23.1%
Hubie Brown 73.4%, Mike Fratello 26.6%
Jeff Van Gundy 87.1%, Tim Legler 12.9%
Craig Sager 86.4%, Ralph Lawler 13.6%
Mark Jackson 38.1%, Stacey King 61.9%
Jalen Rose 76.4%, Eddie Johnson 23.6%
Bill Simmons 63.9%, Bill Walton 36.1%