Didn't see this mentioned, so FYI in case anyone wasn't aware.
Jalen Rose a well known on court reporter, and a bunch more were also canned.
Van Gundy made espn and ABC broadcasts something worth having the volume up for.
The guy was absolute entertainment and improved the broadcast. His willingness to call out BS and inconsistencies was always fun to hear.
Meanwhile, espn will pay Pat McAfee $85 million for the next 5 years.
Jalen Rose a well known on court reporter, and a bunch more were also canned.
Van Gundy made espn and ABC broadcasts something worth having the volume up for.
The guy was absolute entertainment and improved the broadcast. His willingness to call out BS and inconsistencies was always fun to hear.
Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson and Suzy Kolber among those reportedly out at ESPN due to on-air layoffs
Not even beloved on-air personalities are safe from ESPN's latest round of layoffs.
sports.yahoo.com
Jeff Van Gundy layoff a brutal decision by ESPN and a game-changer for NBA media
ESPN's NBA broadcasts feel big, and Jeff Van Gundy was a big part of that. Now, the sport's best TV analyst is a free agent.
theathletic.com
Meanwhile, espn will pay Pat McAfee $85 million for the next 5 years.
Report: Former Colts punter Pat McAfee will make $85 million over four years at ESPN
According to the New York Post, Pat McAfee's $85 million contract with ESPN will begin this fall.
www.usatoday.com