Mark Jackson Confirms ESPN Exit: "My Services Were No Longer Needed" – Deadline
ESPN's longtime NBA announcer Mark Jackson joins the ranks of on air talent laid off of late by the network.
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ESPN's longtime NBA announcer Mark Jackson joins the ranks of on air talent laid off of late by the network.
Mark Jackson had nothing but love for ESPN in a statement hours after the network laid him off Monday.
Add Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks.
Mark Jackson is the latest big name to say goodbye to ESPN. The NBA announcer confirmed reports that he’s leaving the sports cable network with a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, revealing that “this morning, unexpectedly, I was informed that my services were no longer needed at ESPN.” Jackson admitted he was “shocked and dismayed” at the news, but thanked ESPN and its staff “for allowing me to be a part of the organization for the past 15+ years.” He heaped praise on his fellow NBA announcers
Mark Jackson has been let go by ESPN. His departure highlights a complete switch of the flagship team for the company's NBA coverage.