Few voices capture wonderment on the hardwood quite like Doris Burke.
The ESPN veteran is the cream of the crop when it comes to broadcasting, having displayed her vocal chops to both the college and professional game during an impressive 34-year career.
Burke added another glittering accomplishment to her closet filled with them during the 2024 NBA Finals, becoming the first woman to serve as a television game analyst for a championship final in one of the four major professional U.S. sports leagues.
Burke is no stranger to making history. Still, this mark holds special significance to Burke, not just for her own career aspirations, but also for that of the women who came before her, from Robin Roberts to Ann Meyers Drysdale.
“I’ll be honest with you, it’s meaningful,” Burke told The Rich Eisen Show earlier in the month. “There’s no doubt that that sentiment hasn’t dawned on me. Obviously, what could be better for me if in some way this assignment helps women in some way? There could be nothing more meaningful.”
Here’s what you need to know about Burke, one of ESPN’s most venerated figures and a history-maker in the world of sports broadcasting.
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