Doris Burke, Mike Breen call out Draymond Green’s controversial actions
"Over the history of Draymond's career, it feels like there's been a double standard."
"Over the history of Draymond's career, it feels like there's been a double standard."
"We're gonna miss her like crazy. But she is gonna be a slam dunk for their first-year coverage next year."
"What I find so fascinating about Richard is he has, moreso than J.J. and I, this very natural understanding that TV broadcasting is an entertainment medium"
"And you can feel it in this arena, the love they've got for this guy."
"I’m happy for him and I think that’s a great crew."
"I have so much respect for the voices of our game."
Jefferson's contract is reportedly up after this season.
Is ESPN's approach to this NBA season coming back to bite it?
"I think it's important to state that her absence has nothing to do with the amount of money she lost on the blackjack tables in recent days."
Breen is also scheduled to call Friday's game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics on ESPN.
The move could indicate that Jefferson is in pole position to call the NBA Finals.
In the 4th quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks, Jamal Murray took a moment to deliver a fly to Doris Burke in the ESPN booth.
"We're not locked into that."
For the first broadcast of the season, ESPN will go with Richard Jefferson to sit alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke in their lead booth.
ESPN didn't announce specific broadcast booths.
ESPN is seeking a new analyst for its top NBA booth alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke.
Smith continues to lament the losses of Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson at ESPN.
"If that were Caitlin Clark, it might spark a debate for a week."
"You need to do two things. You need to be as prepared as possible and you need to be as professional as possible."
"...and you're playing 5-0n-4."
Burke signed a multiyear contract extension with ESPN in 2022.
"If in some way, this assignment makes life for women in sports easier … then nothing could be more meaningful."