The 2023 NBA Draft lottery took place on Tuesday night, and Malika Andrews served at the helm of the coverage for ESPN.
It is widely accepted that Victor Wembanyama will go to the San Antonio Spurs with the first overall pick, but who the Charlotte Hornets will take at number two is something of a mystery.
It could be Brandon Miller out of Alabama, or it could it may be G-League standout Scoot Henderson.
During the broadcast, Andrews brought up the fact that Miller was involved in a controversy where he stood accused of supplying his teammate with a gun that was allegedly used in a fatal shooting.
Fans didn’t appreciate Andrews referencing Miller’s off-the-court issue from this past season in the moment.
Malika Andrews couldn’t wait to say Brandon Miller had a teammate who murdered somebody
— ChatGPReese (@ReeseyTan) May 17, 2023
How did I know Malika Andrews was gonna bring up Brandon Miller controversy. Just like she did with Joe mazulla when he got Celtics job. Predictable 🤡🤡 #NBADraft #NBADraftLottery pic.twitter.com/wcKrQDNk4z
— Brad Jones (@BradJon04970557) May 17, 2023
What… what does that have to do with Brandon Miller?
— finallyjames (@finallyjames_) May 17, 2023
She’s weird
— Trey.B (@Treybrown3) May 17, 2023
Shes doing whatever she can to secure a spot
— THECHERI🌟💰🧲 (@Snap_backMAC) May 17, 2023
Didn’t see it. Rarely watch her. 💯pure opportunist.
— Grizzmama (@Grizzmama1) May 17, 2023
Regardless of how anyone feels about Andrews’ take on this particular issue, there is no denying that she often makes headlines.
Between her saucy ESPN romance, handsy encounter with a co-worker at the Worldwide Leader and the drama surrounding her salary compared to that of Stephen A. Smith’s, it has been one thing after another with her.
The Denver Nuggets look like a championship team on and off the court. https://t.co/rGzhygsjVC
— Game 7 (@game7__) May 16, 2023
This most recent brouhaha is just par for the course.
Will the backlash she received over the Miller comments influence Andrews’ coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft going forward? An answer one way or the other will emerge soon enough.
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Charles Kruger has been credentialed to cover two Super Bowls, four NBA Finals, and one World Series. A 20-year veteran in the sports world, he has sources spanning the NBA, MLB, NFL, UFC and NASCAR. Currently residing in Los Angeles, Calif., he is Game 7’s go-to source for rumors surrounding the Lakers, Clippers and Dodgers.
