Candace Parker or Doris Burke? NBA Twitter Draws Mixed Reactions to TNT’s Latest Addition

There was a new voice in the commentary booth, Candace Parker joined Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller. Naturally, NBA Twitter had its say.

Today, there was a refreshing change of voice from the commentary booth. Candace Parker graced us with her first stint in commentating on an NBA game.

And the first reactions were good. A lot of people immediately liked the dynamic she gave to Kevin Harlan and Reggie Miller.

Candace Parker is elite behind the mic.

— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) October 26, 2022

And it wasn’t just a regular game, the Suns and the Warriors were chipping at each other all night long. The third quarter saw 7 technical fouls and one ejection.

Candace was quite good at covering the intricacies of the game and NBA Twitter surely appreciated it.

Also read: “Candace Parker really dunked on Shaq and beat him by 15 points”: Lakers legend walks off NBAonTNT set after he loses horrendously in a 2K simulation

Candace Parker receives heaps of praise from Twitter

Of course, NBA Twitter had to share its views. Parker has been very delightful. And according to some, she has been better than Reggie Miller too.

Candace Parker is giving a Masterclass to Reggie Miller tonight.

— Espo (@Espo) October 26, 2022

candace parker opens up a whole different energy to the reggie miller/kevin harland broadcasts. i think she makes both reggie and kevin better. tnt better keep this trio for the rest of the season.

— sean yoo (@SeanYoo) October 26, 2022

Yes, it is quite refreshing to see another female commentator. Aside from Doris Burke.

Thank gawd I live in a time when a woman can call the biggest #nba game on air. @Candace_Parker u are an absolute pleasure to listen to. You and the legendary @heydb are exactly what this league and this time need. 💪🏽👊🏽 #NBAonTNT #nba

— Be’eek (@chillyj16) October 26, 2022

Also read: “Giannis Antetokounmpo and Candace Parker made $75 million dollars together!” : Bucks superstar and WNBA star’s investment in Alt magnanimously surpasses expectations

The Doris Burke supporters are few but they are fighting!

Speaking of Doris Burke, of course, there are her fans who think Candace is just not good enough.

I think women are generally better than men at most things but live commentary against mens sports is not one of them. Doris Burke is fine but whomever is on the mic for this Suns game tonight (Candace Parker???) is absolutely awful.

— Buck Swope (@ShotTakingTime) October 26, 2022

The Doris Burke fan camp is all about her!

I love Candace Parker cut that mic tho Doris Burke is all I need

— S (@sdivineee) October 26, 2022

Candace Parker has done the impossible task of making Doris Burke seem tolerable

— ben (@blue_is_coo) October 26, 2022

While the instance is just the first for Candace, we think she is doing a good job. And time will tell whether TNT will bring her back or not.

Also read: “Shaquille O’Neal accuses me of bullying him”: Candace Parker gets candid about her funny banter with the 4x NBA champion