"More biased than Reggie Miller" - NBA fans react to Doris Burke labeling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a 'free throw merchant'

ESPN NBA analyst Doris Burke was on the receiving end of criticism from fans for labeling MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a "free throw merchant."

Burke, who is covering the Western Conference finals with Mike Breen and Richard Jefferson, initially made the comment in Game 1 of the series after seeing Gilgeous-Alexander's free-throw total. She did so again in Game 4 on Monday after he drew a foul.

"This is why he is called 'The Free Throw Merchant.'"

Fans, however, were unhappy with Burke's comment on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

"More biased than Reggie Miller in the Cacers series," a fan suggested.

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@@GAMEWINING3

Doris Burke said I agree to Reggie Miller saying the free throw merchant stuff isn’t true, but I know she’s crying inside

Aidan LaPorta

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Another reason why Doris Burke is a terrible announcer

The Dunkonomist

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Reggie Miller is calling Pacers/Knicks games, and somehow Doris Burke sounds like the most biased commentator covering conference finals.

PrizePicks

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Doris Burke hate watching from courtside

Juju

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What an embarrassment that she gets to be an analyst for the NBA finals.

However, there were a few who praised Burke for calling it the way she sees it.

The Lakers Daddy

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Doris Burke clearly knows ball

Wolves Lead

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Doris is right for once

Entering Game 4 of the West finals on Monday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 9.2 attempts from the free-throw line in the playoffs, making 7.9 of them for an 85.3% shooting clip.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does not care about being labeled a "free-throw merchant"

OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is unfazed by any nicknames he has received.

"I don't care. I never cared. I've shot more free throws in a season than I did this season," he said after the Game 4 win. "I think because we're on the top of everyone's radar it's a little more noticeable and now people care about it. Kind of see it as a compliment."

Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder held on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 to take Game 4 on Monday in Minneapolis and a 3-1 series lead.

Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with a near-triple-double of 40 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, shooting 12-of-14 from the free-throw line. Jalen Williams backstopped him with 34 and Chet Holgrem had 21 points.

Game 5 of the series returns to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.