NBA Finals commentary duties passed from Doris Burke to Tim Legler, as announced by ESPN.

In a significant shakeup for ESPN's NBA coverage, Tim Legler has been promoted to the No. 1 team for the ABC/ESPN NBA Finals broadcasts, while Doris Burke has been appointed to the top chair following the departures of Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson.

Jeff Van Gundy, known for his critical commentary on officials, reportedly grew tired of his approach, leading to his departure. Van Gundy and Mark Jackson were let go by ESPN due to their "perceived continued desire to coach."

Doris Burke, who has been with ESPN since 1991, has made history as the first woman to serve as an analyst for one of the four major North American sports leagues championships. She has an impressive background, having competed as a point guard for Providence College from 1984 to 1987, where she averaged 12.1 points and 5.3 assists per game.

Burke's career with ESPN has seen her cover New York Knicks games, work as an analyst for WNBA games on MSG, and become the primary radio and television voice of the WNBA's New York Liberty. Her dedication and hard work paid off when she was promoted to the top chair at ESPN after the firings of Van Gundy and Jackson.

Tim Legler, who played for six teams across his 10-year NBA career, averaging 7.0 points per game and shooting 43.1% from 3-point range, will join Burke in the broadcast booth. Legler didn't start regularly calling games at ESPN until two seasons ago. He will be working alongside Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson for the ABC/ESPN NBA Finals broadcasts.

Doris Burke will be on ESPN's No. 2 NBA broadcast team with play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch. Burke's previous partner, Doc Rivers, returned to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, leading to her being appointed to replace Tim Legler on the NBA secondary broadcast team. JJ Redick, who was promoted to the spot vacated by Doc Rivers, will also be a part of the broadcast team.

In a testament to their commitment to Burke, ESPN appointed her to the ABC/ESPN NBA Finals team in 2023 and recently signed her to a multi-year extension. Richard Jefferson also recently agreed to a new contract with ESPN, ensuring a strong lineup for the network's NBA coverage.

With these changes, ESPN's NBA broadcasts are set to be more dynamic and engaging than ever, promising an exciting experience for basketball fans tuning in for the NBA Finals.