We thought it was over – or almost – but no, ESPN continues its wave of dismissals among the big heads of its teams. Who’s next ? Mark Jackson. The former glory of the Knicks takes the door, after fourteen years of excellent service.
Roses are red, violets are blue, ESPN continues its summer cleaning and we have no rhyme in ” them “. After Stan Van Gundy, it’s Mark Jackson’s turn to leave the No. 1 commentary team. He had been working for the American channel since 2006. He did not climb the ranks, his status as a former player had instantly given him the possibility of joining the broadcast the most prestigious in the country (and possibly in the world, but it’s still a bit lame to raise the United States to the rank of world n°1 so simply, and in this specific case, it does not mean much ). In short, the All-Star 89 was one of ESPN’s benchmarks. His association with Van Gundy and Mike Breen was very pleasing. In all – and alongside his two comrades – Mark Jackson commented on fourteen NBA Finals, becoming, in the eyes of the general public, one of the indestructible members of the Cainri channel. But now, the big session of layoffs from ESPN will have unbolted the indestructible. The former Warriors coach – from 2011 to 2014 – is now a free agent.
Why this wave of layoffs within the walls of an American audiovisual juggernaut? ESPN would like to achieve its financial goals. In a press release published in early July, the channel said it was ready to drop some ballast to achieve its ends: « Given the current environment, ESPN determined that it was necessary to identify additional savings in the area of audience commentator salaries, and that process has begun.”.
This eviction, Mark Jackson received it rather well – at least, publicly. He leaves leaving behind him “nothing but gratitude”and reiterates its thanks to Stan Van Gundy and Mike Breen, “two legends in this field”, which have accompanied him since 2006 within this No. 1 team of commentators. Class.
Who will replace him ? According to Andrew Marchand of New York Post, ESPN have already hired Doris Burke and Doc Rivers to support Mike Breen in the No. 1 commentary team. Yes, you read very correctly. Doc Rivers spins in the audiovisual sector and leaves behind him all the trail of rumors linking him to possible NBA franchises. Holy scoop.
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) August 1, 2023
2023-08-01 08:31:00
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