Espn Layoffs Max Kellerman

Around 20 ESPN on-air personalities were reportedly being let go before this past weekend as part of The Walt Disney firm's widespread round of layoffs and budget cuts as the firm strives to save $5.5 billion in total costs. The names of those who were officially fired included David Pollack, Jalen Rose, Jordan Cornette, Suzy Kolber, Max Kellerman, Jeff Van Gundy, Keyshawn Johnson, Matt Hasselbeck, Chris Chelios, Steve Young, Rob Ninkovich, Neil Everett, Ashley Brewer, Joon Lee, LaPhonso Ellis, Todd McShay, and Jason Fitz. Network A-lister Stephen A. Smith is now providing an update on the situation via his podcast, The Stephen A. Smith Show.

Smith: "As you are all aware, I work for ESPN. 'First Take' is my day job. Additionally, a large number of people lost their jobs. Friends of mine truly had the utmost respect for their outstandingly performing coworkers who deserved more. They didn't deserve better from Disney or ESPN, though. They were due better than the times we are in right now. Everyone connected to ESPN knew this day would come when Disney said 7000 layoffs would take place. Individual people were praying it wasn't them.

According to Smith, "More Is Coming": "But if we're going to be honest about it. Let's face the facts. There is yet hope. More will follow. And I might be the next, ladies and gentlemen. And one thing about Stephen A. is that it's not 2009. I honestly didn't see it enter. Now, my eyes are constantly open. I never feel at ease. I never assume that I am safe or take anything for granted.

Keyshawn Johnson, my brother, according to Smith. Compared to many others, I now have a much closer personal relationship with him. We've known one other for more than 20 years. Sad to see him go, though. But I will personally miss him because of what he did for First Take, what he did for me, what he did for my life, and just because he was my big brother and a buddy. I'm devoted to him. He will be okay, I am confident of it.

My brother Keyshawn Johnson, according to Smith. I now feel a lot stronger personal connection to him than I did previously compared to many others. We have been friends for more than 20 years. But it's sad to see him depart. But more than anything, I will miss him because of what he did for First Take, for me, for my life, and just because he was my big brother and a friend. I am committed to him. I have no doubts that he will be alright.

Espn Layoffs Max Kellerman