Chuck Swirsky tells his story — and many others — in his book, ‘Always a Pleasure’

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As an NBA play-by-play announcer, Chuck Swirsky doesn’t have the time to share much about himself with his listeners.

“The 24-second shot clock kind of dictates where you’re at,” he said.

So after keeping a journal through four-plus decades, the Bulls’ radio voice on The Score is coming out with a book, “Always a Pleasure,” which is available for preorder and will be released Wednesday.

Swirsky, 68, had turned down several opportunities to write a book over the last few years but decided the timing was right.