Meet the Women Hosting NBA TV

Get to know the women who are making their mark in the world of NBA TV broadcasting. From sideline reporters to in-studio hosts, these ladies know their stuff when it comes to basketball.

NBA TV’s female hosts

NBA TV has a number of female hosts, each with her own unique style and approach to the game. From former players to die-hard fans, these women bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the network’s coverage.

Doris Burke is one of the most respected voices in basketball, having worked as a sideline reporter for NBA games for more than two decades. She is also a regular analyst on NBA TV’s “The Jump” and “Inside The NBA ”

Allie LaForce is a former beauty queen who has worked as a sideline reporter for both the NBA and MLB. She joined NBA TV in 2017 as a host and reporter.

Kristen Ledlow is a Sports Journalist who has been covering the NBA for several years. She joined NBA TV in 2014 as a host and reporter.

Jamie Maggio is a sports broadcaster who has worked for various networks, including ESPN and FOX Sports She joined NBA TV in 2016 as a studio host.

Their backgrounds and experiences

Women have been working in the NBA for years, but it wasn’t until 2017 that the league hired its first full-time female TV analyst. That was Doris Burke, who now serves as a game analyst and sideline reporter for ESPN. The following year, the league hired another woman, Molly McGlade, as a studio analyst for Turner Sports’ NBA TV.

McGlade, who is also a former NBA player and coach, has been with NBA TV since its inception in 1999. She has served as a game analyst and studio analyst, and was one of the hosts of the popular “Fansided 5 on 5” show.

Burke, who started her broadcasting career as a sideline reporter for college basketball games on ESPN, has been with the network since 1991. In addition to her work on NBA Games she also calls games for the WNBA and men’s college basketball

How they got their start in broadcasting

Erin Sharoni and Kristen Ledlow are two of the most popular hosts on NBA TV. But how did they get their start in broadcasting?

Erin Sharoni grew up in a small town in Upstate New York She was always interested in sports, but never really considered a career in broadcasting. After graduating from college, she started working in sales. But her true passion was always basketball. So when a friend told her about an opening at NBA TV, she jumped at the chance. She’s been with the network for four years now, and has become one of its most popular hosts.

Kristen Ledlow also grew up with a love of sports. She played basketball in High School and college, and always dreamed of working in the NBA. After graduation, she got a job as a production assistant with Turner Sports She worked her way up the ranks, and eventually landed her dream job as an NBA TV host. She’s been with the network for six years now, and is one of its most popular personalities.

What they love about their job

Erin Sharoni, Matt Vieweg and Kristine Leahy are the hosts of NBA TV. The three women share what they love about their job.

Erin Sharoni: “I love the fact that I get to talk about basketball every day. I’m a huge fan of the game, and I feel like I have the best job in the world.”

Matt Vieweg: “I love the energy of being around the game. And I love working with such a great group of people.”

Kristine Leahy: “I love that I get to be a part of something that’s so exciting and fun. And I also love that I get to learn more about the game every day.”

What it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world, and it is also one of the most male-dominated. According to a 2016 report from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport, 78.6% of NBA players are men, while only 21.4% are women.

But there are some women who have been able to break through the glass ceiling and reach positions of influence and power within the NBA. One of these women is Jina Moore, who is currently an on-air host for NBA TV.

In a recent interview with The Athletic, Moore talked about what it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry like the NBA. “It can be challenging at times,” she said. “But I think it’s also been really rewarding.”

Moore also spoke about how she has been able to use her platform to help other women achieve their goals. “I try to be a mentor for other young women coming up in this business,” she said. “I want them to know that it is possible to have a successful career in the NBA, even if you’re not a player.”

The challenges they face

Women have been breaking barriers in the sports world for decades, but they still face many challenges. take Ernie Johnson Jr.’s colleagues on NBA TV, for example.

Johnson is the only male host on the network, which is made up of research and development guru Shirin Rajaee, former NBA player turned analyst Vickie Johnson and First Take host Molly Qerim.

Despite being a majority-female operation, NBA TV’s female hosts regularly deal with sexism, whether it’s being belittled by viewers or passed over for opportunities because of their gender.

“I don’t think a lot of people understand how hard it is to be a woman in this industry and be taken seriously,” Rajaee told For The Win in a recent interview. “There are so many times where I have to prove myself to people that I know more than them about basketball just because I’m a woman.”

Rajaee, Johnson and Qerim all agreed that one of the most common misconceptions about women in sports broadcasting is that they are not as knowledgeable as their male counterparts. In reality, the three hosts said they put in just as much time – if not more – preparing for their show as any of their male colleagues.

“We work our butts off to make sure that we sound as knowledgable as anybody else out there because we don’t want anybody to be able to say ‘Oh she doesn’t know what she’s talking about because she’s a woman,” Johnson said. “That motivates us.”

The advice they have for aspiring broadcasters

Erin Hartigan and Ros Gold-Onwude have a lot in common. Not only are they both talented television broadcasters, but they also happen to be two of the only women currently hosting NBA TV.

In a recent interview, the duo talked about their love for the game of basketball and the advice they have for aspiring broadcasters.

Hartigan, who has been with NBA TV since 2011, said that one of the best pieces of advice she can give is to be yourself.

“Be confident in who you are,” she said. “I think a lot of times, women try to be something that they think people want them to be, or they try to blend in. But when you’re true to yourself and you let your personality show, that’s when people connect with you.”

Gold-Onwude echoed Hartigan’s sentiments, adding that it’s important to know your stuff if you want to be taken seriously as a broadcaster.

“You have to put in the work,” she said. “You can’t just wing it. You have to really know your stuff and be prepared.”

The importance of diversity in broadcasting

NBA TV is excited to announce that its new broadcast team will be made up entirely of women. This is a significant step forward in terms of diversity in broadcasting, and we sat down with the three hosts to learn more about them and their unique perspectives.

Eboni Deon is a sports reporter and anchor who has been with NBA TV since 2018. She has also worked as a sideline reporter for NBA on TNT and as an analyst for CBS Sports Network.

Allie LaForce is a sports broadcaster and model who has worked for Turner Sports, CBS Sports and Fox sports She has also been a Miss USA pageant winner.

Kristen Ledlow is a sports broadcaster who has been with NBA TV since 2013. She has also worked as a sideline reporter for NBA on TNT and as an analyst for Turner Sports’ “Inside the NBA ”

The future of NBA TV

NBA TV is set to have an all-female broadcast crew for the first time in the network’s history. The game, which will take place on Dec. 11, will be between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks The network made the announcement on Twitter on Wednesday.

The crew will be made up of host Ernie Johnson Jr., reporters Ros Gold-Onwude and Kristen Ledlow, and sideline reporterreporter Allie LaForce. LaForce is also set to become the first woman to ever call an NBA game on television when she calls the Christmas Day game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors

The impact of social media on their job

In recent years the NBA has become increasingly active on social media using platforms like Twitter and Instagram to connect with fans around the world. And as the league has grown its online presence, a new generation of female broadcasters has emerged, using social media to build their brands and reach new audiences.

Lindsay Jones and Ernie Johnson Jr. are two of the most popular personalities on NBA TV, and both have used social media to connect with fans and build their careers. For Jones, who joined NBA TV in 2014, social media has been essential in helping her reach a wider audience and connect with fans on a personal level.

“It’s been huge for me in terms of building my brand and connecting with fans,” Jones said. “I think it’s so important for young women in particular to use Social Media as a platform to share their voice.”

Johnson Jr., who has been with NBA TV since its inception in 1999, agreed that social media has changed the landscape of broadcasting, making it possible for personalities like Jones to reach a global audience.

“It’s definitely opened up a whole new world for broadcasters like Lindsay,” Johnson Jr. said. “When I started in this business, you didn’t have that kind of reach.”

While they come from different generations, both Johnson Jr. and Jones agree that social media has had a positive impact on their careers and the way they interact with fans. As the NBA continues to grow its online presence, there’s no doubt that more women will emerge as leaders in this field.