Wednesday Newsletter: Ranking the favorites to replace Jeff Van Gundy
From J.J. Redick to Doris Burke to Bill Walton (!?!) we rank the possible contenders inside and outside ESPN to replace Jeff Van Gundy.
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JJ Redick, Doris Burke, Doc Rivers and more in contention to replace Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN
Given its cost-cutting mandate, ESPN is likely to stay in-house by promoting one of JJ Redick, Doris Burke or Richard Jefferson, but four-time NBA head coach Doc Rivers remains squarely in the mix.
Jeff Van Gundy should team up with Stan Van Gundy as broadcasting brothers
Jeff Van Gundy reportedly interested in coaching after ESPN layoff
"There’s some mutual interest in Washington."
Chris Russo floats theory that Adam Silver made ESPN fire Jeff Van Gundy
"I can't fathom the idea that ESPN in these layoffs...would fire Jeff Van Gundy."
Could Doc Rivers replace Jeff Van Gundy on ESPN?
Rivers is said to be 'very close' with Mike Breen
As NBA media rights negotiations heat up, expect Jeff Van Gundy to get some calls
Van Gundy "combined a brilliant view of the game with genuine humor and showmanship" for ESPN.
Sports media reacts to stunning ESPN layoffs: ‘What is going on in sports journalism?’
"Some really, really surprising layoffs today at ESPN. Lotta terrific, veteran talent walking out the door."
A complete list of ESPN’s shocking on-air layoffs (UPDATING)
ESPN was hit with massive layoffs on Friday including some of the most recognizable faces on the network in high-profile positions.
Jeff Van Gundy among next wave of ESPN layoffs
Jeff Van Gundy wants media to stop making excuses for injured players: ‘Everybody is hurt’
"To me, if you’re out there, you’re healthy enough. And you should be judged on your performance.”
Jeff Van Gundy: ‘Blood cleanses the soul.’
"A little blood, it’s good for you!"
Mike Breen is the most underrated announcer in sports history
Mike Breen, Mark Jackson, and Jeff Van Gundy’s commentary is now an incredible social media meme
Mike Breen does his best to rein Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy in
Jeff Van Gundy calls some Nuggets fans ‘clowns’ for reactions to Mark Jackson’s Nikola Jokić MVP snub
"Mark's being kind to some of those fans. They were, some of those fans were clowns at the game."
Jeff Van Gundy says social media has ‘a truly negative impact on players’
"All of these young people take so much of their cues on how they're doing through social media. I just hope we're just a little bit kinder to him than we are to some people on social media."
Awful Announcing Podcast: Ryan Ruocco on Jeff Van Gundy, Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith, and more
On this episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes was joined by Ryan Ruocco, play-by-play commentator...
Jeff Van Gundy blasts NBA officials during Lakers-Nuggets game
"This league astounds me. What do we want D'Angelo Russell to do? Get out of the way?"
Jeff Van Gundy buries Lakers coach Darvin Ham’s playing days
"With his dunking or his shooting?"
Jeff Van Gundy gets spelling lesson on NBA broadcast
“The three F's: Fast, physical and Fox.”
Jeff Van Gundy couldn’t take Mark Jackson’s RJ-JR Dallas joke
Mark Jackson's tortured "Who shot RJ?" reference/pun drew a deserved "What's wrong with you?" from JVG.
Jeff Van Gundy wanted to ‘choke’ Ryan Ruocco after suffering through his vocal exercise routine
"He’s drinking his hot tea and he’s gargling and he’s giving himself a throat massage."
ESPN’s NBA A-Team scoffs at load management to call a rare doubleheader
While the NBA is getting ripped by fans and analysts for resting its stars too often, the league’s No. 1 announcing crew ignored the load management mindset.
Jeff Van Gundy film room segments are quick, insightful television
These segments aren't groundbreaking, but they represent a nice departure from the normal pregame pablum.
Mike Breen to miss Game 2 of NBA Finals, Mark Jones gets the call
Jeff Van Gundy will be back on the call after missing Game 1 with COVID-19.
