Doris Burke was on the call of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets game over the weekend.
The longtime ESPN NBA announcer, who was replaced on the No. 1 broadcasting team by Tim Legler, has received mixed reviews for her performances over the years. Burke, though, immediately angered fans with her comment on Sunday night.
During the 117-108 win by Minnesota, Burke decided to throw some shade at Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. She accused SGA of getting away with fouls in a way that other players do not.
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: ESPN reporter and analyst Doris Burke broadcasts after a preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena on October 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 75-69. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
After T-Wolves star Anthony Edwards was called for a push-off foul, Burke accused SGA of getting away with the same kind of play.
"I'm gonna be honest, OKC fans are going to start hating on me right now, and feel free. How many times does SGA get away with that exact kind of play and other players in the league…" she said.
Fans weren't happy with the ricochet shot
Why is SGA getting called out by Burke during a game not involving the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Fans aren't happy.
"Look how far Ant extends that arm… terrible take. If you think SGA gets away with the same thing, you ought to get your eyes checked," one fan wrote.
"Doris is completely wrong on this and I'm not an OKC fan. Ant fully extends his arm… this is way more egregious than what SGA does," one fan added.
"Doris Burke calling out SGA? Spicy! Prepare for the Thunder to strike her mentions," one fan added.
"If Doris can't see the difference between a fend with hand extension and a shoulder/bent elbow extension then she's not fit to commentate. Something I thought had already been established the first time she was fired," one fan added.
"Doris Burke been an okc hater she don't got no credibility," one fan added.
Was Burke out of bounds for calling out SGA during the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets game on Sunday?
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