Doris Burke’s commentary during Game 2 of the NBA Finals is under fire again, this time for minimizing T.J. McConnell’s impact despite his strong performance. “They have made TJ McConnell a non-factor until now,” Burke said during the broadcast, just moments after McConnell notched 3 assists in 4 minutes and added 11 points and 6 dimes. Fans erupted online, accusing her of misrepresenting the moment and failing to keep up with the game flow.
This latest incident only adds fuel to an already fiery backlash Burke has faced throughout the postseason. From calling MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a “free-throw merchant” to her awkward World War II joke about French-German relations during the Western Conference Finals, viewers are growing increasingly frustrated. Social media reactions have ranged from calling her commentary “glazed” and “biased” to demanding that ESPN take action.
Still, Burke remains unfazed. She recently defended herself on an ESPN podcast, stating that when “multiple fanbases are mad,” she’s “probably doing something right.” While colleagues like Richard Jefferson and Rick Carlisle have backed her, calls for change are louder than ever — and with more Finals games ahead, the spotlight on Burke isn’t dimming anytime soon.
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