Andrew Marchand responds to Rick Carlisle criticism over Doris Burke reporting
"ESPN didn't want this story out there at that point right before the Finals, I get that."
"ESPN didn't want this story out there at that point right before the Finals, I get that."
"Although we've never met her mom, we owe her a debt of gratitude for giving us the gift of Lisa Salters, who is the teammate everyone in our business should strive to have."
"I always call her the godmother of basketball, because she has had to deal with so much bullsh*t for the past 30 years in this industry."
"My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke."
"The man is about to coach Game 1 of the NBA Finals...But he took the time to check in on another human being to make sure I was okay."
"It was just so sad to see the reports leaked, really unnecessarily, before such a celebrated event."
"It’s a little bit sad if you’re comparing a group that was there 15 years to a group that’s been together a few months"
"I can tell I feel like I'm doing a decent job when multiple fan bases are pissed off at me."
ESPN's lead NBA broadcast team of Mike Breen, Doris Burke, and Richard Jefferson may not return next season.
"That's why they call him the free-throw merchant."
"What are you trying to start here?"
"I feel like Shai is getting this whistle that no one else in the playoffs is getting."
"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.