Jalen Williams Had Doris Burke Message After NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder just capped off their dominant season by defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. It was just their second-ever trip to the finals, the first coming in 2012 when their trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden fell to the LeBron James-led Miami Heat.
Advertisement
The Thunder were determined to make this trip to the Finals better than the last one, and they did just that. They finished the regular season third in offensive efficiency and first in defensive efficiency. It also helped that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player in the league this season and led the league in scoring.
Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jalen Williams had Doris Burke message after NBA Finals
While Gilgeous-Alexander might be considered the "Batman" of their team and Jalen Williams the "Robin," there were games where it could have gone either way. In Game 5, with the series tied at two games apiece, Williams had a statement game, finishing with 40 points.
Advertisement
Following their NBA Finals win, Williams sent a message regarding ESPN's Doris Burke and her commentary on the finals after a viral video.
"I gotta rewatch the games," Williams said in reaction to the video. "I was not aware she hated us."
Burke is not a fan favorite among announcers. It's not uncommon to believe that certain announcers have biases with specific teams, but Burke has the rare talent that makes it seem like she hates both teams she's commentating on.
During the Western Conference Finals, she received some flak when she called Gilgeous-Alexander a "free-throw merchant" in Game 1 of the series.
Advertisement
"'Oklahoma City fans took exception to that. They didn't like it,' Burke said via the New York Post. 'And usually, I can tell I feel like I'm doing a decent job when multiple fan bases are pissed off at me … at various times, Boston fans think I hate them, Knicks fans think I hate them, Sixers fans, and now Oklahoma City's like, 'why doesn't Doris like SGA?' I love SGA. Absolutely love him.'
Burke isn't going away anytime soon, but it doesn't mean fans will come around and begin to like her, particularly the fanbases she mentioned in the above quote.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Nawaz's three-wicket over leads Pakistan to a 14-run win over West Indies
LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets in an over to propel Pakistan to a 14-run win over West Indies in Thursday's series-opening Twenty20 cricket international in Florida. Pakistan was sent in to bat and posted 178 for six, led by Saim Ayub's 57 from 38 deliveries. Speculation about that being above or below a par target at this venue was partially answered when West Indies openers Johnson Charles and 18-year-old rookie Jewel Andrew scored at just over six an over to the halfway point in reply. Ater conceding 20 runs in his first three overs, left-arm spinner Nawaz dramatically shifted the contest. He started the 12th over with a breakthrough to dismiss Andrew for 35 and end a 72-run opening stand, and added the wickets of Charles (35) and Gudakesh Motie (0) on the fourth and fifth balls as the West Indies slumped to 75-3. Skipper Shai Hope (2) scooped a full delivery from Ayub into the deep in the next over as West Indies lost four wickets for five runs. Ayub was voted player of the match for his half-century and bowling return of 2-20. Some lofty tail-end hitting from Jason Holder, who struck four sixes in his unbeaten, 12-ball 30, and Shamar Joseph, who hit 21 from 12, helped West Indies to 164-7 and made the final margin more respectable. That lopsided contest ended any chance of the West Indies starting the series against Pakistan on a better footing after comprehensive test and T20 series losses to Australia. The Australians wrapped up an historic 8-0 sweep in the Caribbean earlier in the week. ___ AP cricket:
Yahoo
17 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Corey Seager walks to extend on-base streak
Corey Seager draws a walk in the top of the 1st to extend his on-base streak to 30 games
Associated Press
20 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Nawaz's three-wicket over leads Pakistan to a 14-run win over West Indies
LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets in an over to propel Pakistan to a 14-run win over West Indies in Thursday's series-opening Twenty20 cricket international in Florida. Pakistan was sent in to bat and posted 178 for six, led by Saim Ayub's 57 from 38 deliveries. Speculation about that being above or below a par target at this venue was partially answered when West Indies openers Johnson Charles and 18-year-old rookie Jewel Andrew scored at just over six an over to the halfway point in reply. Ater conceding 20 runs in his first three overs, left-arm spinner Nawaz dramatically shifted the contest. He started the 12th over with a breakthrough to dismiss Andrew for 35 and end a 72-run opening stand, and added the wickets of Charles (35) and Gudakesh Motie (0) on the fourth and fifth balls as the West Indies slumped to 75-3. Skipper Shai Hope (2) scooped a full delivery from Ayub into the deep in the next over as West Indies lost four wickets for five runs. Ayub was voted player of the match for his half-century and bowling return of 2-20. Some lofty tail-end hitting from Jason Holder, who struck four sixes in his unbeaten, 12-ball 30, and Shamar Joseph, who hit 21 from 12, helped West Indies to 164-7 and made the final margin more respectable. That lopsided contest ended any chance of the West Indies starting the series against Pakistan on a better footing after comprehensive test and T20 series losses to Australia. The Australians wrapped up an historic 8-0 sweep in the Caribbean earlier in the week. ___ AP cricket:
