Steve Brown has a good heart, he means well and is genuine. He makes some pretty cringe worthy comments from time to time, but at least he's honest and not afraid to voice his opinion. I think he adds a lot of human quality to the broadcast.
It's the "Hot-Shot-I'm-Too-Good-for-This-Town" Alema Harrington that I can't stand.
If I wanted the human element I'd let my neighbor announce the game. I want an announcer who can tell his own players apart and doesn't try to crack 40000 puns a game none of which are funny in a way that makes you feel bad for him.