After the game six victory for the Bucks, Tuesday evening, Maria Taylor, host of
NBA Countdown and ESPN, announced they had not reached an agreement on a contract extension, ultimately making Tuesday night’s game her last assignment with the network.
Taylor and ESPN President Jimmy Pitaro both released statements regarding the news. Notably, both statements were made on the ESPN press room website.
“Maria’s remarkable success speaks directly to her abilities and work ethic,” Pitaro stated. He added:
‘There is no doubt we will miss Maria, but we remain determined to continue to build a deep and skilled talent roster that thoroughly reflects the athletes we cover and the fans we serve. While she chose to pursue a new opportunity, we are proud of the work we’ve done together.’
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