Mark Jackson needs new NBA crew ‘success’ in first feedback since shock ESPN layoff

Mark Jackson had nothing however love for ESPN in an announcement hours after the community laid him off Monday. 

The previous NBA participant and coach had been in his second stint at ESPN and this previous season had been a part of the printed staff that known as the NBA Finals.

Jackson wrote he was let go that he had “unexpectedly” been instructed by ESPN that his “companies had been not wanted.” 

“Though shocked and dismayed with the suddenness of all of it, I wish to thank ESPN and all of the employees of the NBA ESPN crew for permitting me to be part of the group for the previous 15+ years,” Jackson stated in an announcement. 

“It has been an honor to take a seat beside two LEGENDS within the enterprise, who’re like brothers to me, Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy, and study a lot from them. Lisa Salters is a GOAT and like a sister to me and I’m so happy with the work she continues to do. To the very best producer on the earth, and my buddy Tim Corrigan, I give the utmost gratitude and thanks for at all times inspiring and supporting me. To all of the employees and crew, that will have by no means been seen on digital camera… please know that you just had been at all times seen by me and so drastically appreciated.”

Jackson, 58, joins Van Gundy as a casualty of continued layoffs at ESPN.

Van Gundy had been let go on the finish of final month after executives on the community turned cautious of his want to teach once more, The Submit’s Andrew Marchand solely reported. 

Breen will stay, however it’s anticipated that he’ll be joined by Doris Burke and Doc Rivers, Marchand reported.

As a part of his assertion on the day’s occasions, Jackson additionally took time to want the brand new NBA crew nothing however the very best. 

“I want larger measures of success to the brand new ESPN staff,” he stated. “Could they proceed to raise this sport that has given me a house and a life. I depart ESPN with nothing however gratitude.”

Jackson first joined ESPN in 2006 and finally left in 2011 to take over as head coach of the Warriors.

He made his manner again to broadcasting on ESPN in 2014 after he was fired by Golden State. 

Jackson, together with Breen and Van Gundy had known as 15 NBA Finals collectively earlier than the huge shakeup within the broadcast sales space.