105 Quotes by Doris Burke

What's fascinating to me is the NBA has become a 365-day-a-year sport with near 24/7 coverage. And it has become that because the appetite of the fan dictates that.

You're going to feel every bit of Stan Van Gundy's frustration if his team had a tough quarter.

I definitely want to be a doting grandmother. I love babies. My colleagues will tell you if I'm in an arena and there's a baby in my vicinity I'm holding that baby.

The NBA, and more importantly, the entire sport of basketball, has always been an inclusive environment.

Ultimately we all only have our reputation, and it is nothing more than a series of small decisions you make every single day.

I love the game of basketball, and it has shaped my life since I was seven years old. But as a broadcaster it took me a good 10 to 15 years to relax and allow myself to enjoy the job.

I'm thrilled that ESPN has been the leader in trying to find opportunities for women in visible and non-traditional roles.

Most people enter my business thinking of being on-air or a director. I started because I wanted to start a family.

I had no background in communications but what I did have was an excellent education from Providence College and a love of basketball. That afforded me the chance to be good on my feet and stay afloat while I learned the media business.