ESPN’s latest round of cost-cutting layoffs are here, and they’re affecting long-term television personalities and talent.
Jeff Van Gundy has been with ESPN for over 15 years, calling several massive playoff series as well as multiple NBA Finals with Mike Breen and Mark Jackson.
It appears that Van Gundy has called his final game for ESPN.
According to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand, the network is letting Van Gundy go as part of the newest round of layoffs.
Some fans are upset to see Van Gundy go, and they expressed their sadness on social media.
“The one who is most willing to be honest, objective & outspoken about what he sees live including calling out refs on their bs,” said football data analyst Warren Sharp.
the one who is most willing to be honest, objective & outspoken about what he sees live including calling out refs on their bs https://t.co/h9pL8vkr7W
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 30, 2023
“I HATE this. I actually love listening to JVG call games. Dude loves/knows basketball, calls it like it is, makes fun of himself, nothing’s too serious,” one fan said.
I HATE this. I actually love listening to JVG call games. Dude loves/knows basketball, calls it like it is, makes fun of himself, nothing’s too serious.
Major L here, unless this is by his choice cause he wants to coach. https://t.co/1m4i2MaaeQ
— James Alexander ???????????? (@ScriptsByJames) June 30, 2023
“WHAT!!! Imagine parting ways with one of the best analysts in sports,” another fan said.’
WHAT!!! Imagine parting ways w one of the best analysts in sports… ????♂️ https://t.co/wrx0XLDhq3
— John Jastremski (@john_jastremski) June 30, 2023
I become a smarter basketball fan when I listen to Jeff Van Gundy break down the game,” another fan said.
“He tells it like it is and provides a unique voice on the broadcast. ESPN is making a big mistake here.”
I become a smarter basketball fan when I listen to Jeff Van Gundy break down the game. He tells it like it is and provides a unique voice on the broadcast. ESPN is making a big mistake here. https://t.co/dAKklW8Fnc
— Andrew Chelney???? (@ChelneyAndrew) June 30, 2023
The current plan is for one of J.J. Redick, Doris Burke or Richard Jefferson to take over for Van Gundy as one of the NBA’s lead color analysts.
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