Jeff Van Gundy, the ex-coach of the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, had been with ESPN for 16 years and is considered one of the top in-game analysts in the business.
host Jalen Rose are among those who have been let go. Van Gundy, a former coach with the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets, had been with the network for 16 years and is considered one of the top in-game analysts in the business. He’d also recently called the NBA Finals with announcer Mike Breen and analyst Mark Jackson, both of whom are expected to remain with the Disney-owned channel. Rose, a former player, had been part offor a decade.
He reportedly makes millions annually but had become expendable after he was removed from the morning showand his daily program was canceled last year. Legendary NFL broadcaster Suzy Kolber revealed she was also impacted by the layoffs. “Today I join the many hard-working colleagues who have been laid off,” Kolber tweeted. “Heartbreaking-but 27 years at ESPN was a good run. So grateful for a 38 yr career! Longevity for a woman in this business is something I’m especially proud of.
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