ESPN let go of former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson as part of a broadcast shakeup.

Mark Jackson's departure from ESPN has sent shockwaves throughout the sports world. The former NBA point guard and Golden State Warriors head coach had been part of the network's main broadcast team since 2006, after his retirement. For 14 seasons, Jackson shared the booth with Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy, providing viewers with amazing commentary and witty conversations during games.

Jackson released a statement on Twitter thanking all those he had worked with. He expressed his gratitude to Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy, who were also let go by the network, and to Lisa Salters, Tim Corrigan and the other staff and crew.

ESPN will now move forward with Doc Rivers and Doris Burke joining Mike Breen as the main broadcast group. Rivers, who was the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers, and Burke, a female personality, will bring a fresh perspective to the NBA coverage.

The round of layoffs at ESPN also saw Keyshawn Johnson, Jalen Rose, Suzy Kolber, and Max Kellerman leave the network. It's sad to see all these people depart, but we will always be thankful for their contributions to sports broadcasting.

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