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ESPN Facing Anger Over Doris Burke’s On-Air Comment About SGA

ESPN Facing Anger Over Doris Burke’s On-Air Comment About SGA

Summary

A remark by ESPN's Doris Burke upset Oklahoma City Thunder fans after she commented negatively about NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during a game he wasn't playing in. Burke mentioned that Gilgeous-Alexander often gets away with a certain type of foul, leading to backlash from Thunder supporters.

Key Facts

  • Doris Burke is a commentator for ESPN.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the current NBA MVP.
  • Burke made a comment about Gilgeous-Alexander during a Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game.
  • The comment suggested Gilgeous-Alexander often gets away with pushing off opponents.
  • Thunder fans expressed their anger online about Burke's comment.
  • Some non-Thunder fans supported Burke's viewpoint.
  • Gilgeous-Alexander recently returned from injury and scored 36 points in his first game back.

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