Former Golden State Warriors GM and President of Basketball Operations Bob Myers has been hired by ESPN as a studio analyst and will also call some games for the network.
Myers hosted a podcast earlier this year on ESPN called"Lead by Example," in which he sat down with leaders from sports, business, politics and entertainment to discuss their experiences.
"He's got to be his authentic self. That's all I will expect, and that's all he expects, I don't think we have to worry about that," said David Roberts, ESPN's head of studio and event production. "People will say, 'Well, this is a trailblazing move.' You're absolutely right. But the only way that any trailblazer is successful, whether it's an African American or a woman or anyone it's based on the results and their performance," said Roberts."Doris Burke's performance and results are unprecedented and unmatched in this industry."
Rivers, who was fired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May, called games on ESPN during the 2003-04 season as well as the 2004 finals on ABC.
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