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Another big name is out at ESPN after this week’s news that longtime NBA broadcaster Mark Jackson has been let go by the company, reports Masslive.com.
The move is just the latest of a part of high-profile layoffs at the sports media giant. On Tuesday, Jackson confirmed on social media that he was let go by ESPN on Tuesday after “15+ years” with the company. The former NBA player and coach had served as the network’s top analyst for NBA game broadcasts and will reportedly be replaced by former Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers, who will work alongside Doris Burke and Mike Breen.
ESPN made headlines in recent weeks after laying off some of its biggest on-air personalities, with cuts coming across a variety of platforms. The layoffs hit their peak in the first week of July and appeared to have subsided. However, almost a month later, the company is continuing to slash staff.
Jackson joins a long list of prominent TV personalities who have been laid off in recent weeks:
- Suzy Kolber, longtime NFL host
- Todd McShay, NFL Draft analyst
- Keyshawn Johnson, NFL analyst and former player
- Jeff Van Gundy, NBA broadcaster and former coach
- Jalen Rose, NBA analyst and former player
- Max Kellerman, TV personality, former “First Take” co-host
- Joon Lee, staff writer
- Rob Ninkovich, NFL analyst and former Patriots player
- Neil Everett, longtime SportsCenter Anchor
- David Pollack, College football analyst and former player
- Chris Chelios, NFL analyst and Hall of Famer player
- Nick Fridell, NBA reporter
- Matt Hasselbeck, NFL analyst and former quarterback
- Steve Young, NFL analyst and Hall of Fame Quarterback
- Jason Fitz, radio host
- Ashley Brewer, SportsCenter anchor
- LaPhonso Ellis, college basketball analyst, former player
- Jordan Cornette, college basketball analyst
- Andre Ward, Boxing analyst and former champion
- Doug Kezirian, betting analyst
- Vince Carter (potentially), NBA panelist and former player
- Gene Wojciechowski, college football reporter
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