Mark Jackson Released Statement After Being Fired By ESPN
Mark Jackson was fired by ESPN and apparently, he didn’t see it coming. It’s going to be an entirely different broadcasting team at ESPN when calling NBA games heading into the 2023-24 season. Mike Breen will remain the same. However, Doris Burke will receive a promotion. Doc Rivers has also been hired as the other member of the new trio.
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson13) August 1, 2023
“Although shocked and dismayed with the suddenness of it all, I would like to thank ESPN and all the staff of the NBA ESPN crew for allowing me to be a part of the organization for the past 15+ years,” Jackson said in a statement.
“It has been an honor to sit beside two LEGENDS in the business, who are like brothers to me, Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy, and learn so much from them. Lisa Salters is a GOAT and like a sister to me and I’m so proud of the work she continues to do. To the best producer in the world, and my friend Tim Corrigan, I give the utmost gratitude and thanks for always inspiring and supporting me. To all the staff and crew, that may have never been seen on camera… please know that you were always seen by me and so greatly appreciated.”
My only question is how did Jackson not see this coming when Jeff Van Gundy was fired? When Van Gundy got axed, it should have been a clear indication that his job was not safe. How he got caught off guard here given all the ESPN layoffs is crazy.
Feel free to react in the comments. How do you feel about the new broadcasting trio at ESPN? Should they have kept Jackson and Van Gundy or was this a much-needed switch-up?
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