"I imagine Doc Rivers and Doris Burke and Mike Breen will be about as good as Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Mike Breen."
“They were the dream partners.”
"To the NBA, a heartfelt thank you for allowing a kid to continue to accomplish his dreams."
The calculus behind the decision to let go of Jackson is not known, as news of his exit was not divulged when ESPN talent were laid...
“Rivers and Burke will take over Van Gundy and Jackson’s roles alongside Mike Breen.”
"Will ESPN/ABC even decide to bring in someone else? It’s one option for the network, but maybe not the best choice."
As a fixture in this type of coverage, many viewers find it hard to believe that he will be out of the sports media industry altogether.
"Mike is an icon — the voice of an entire generation when it comes to NBA broadcasting."
“I enjoyed being on the air and talking. So my initial thought was, ‘I’m going to be a disc jockey.’"
"Whether it comes in the playoffs or the regular season, it’s an unmistakable, yet simple way to convey the message that something extraordinary has just happened."