Mark Jackson isn't scared to criticize the people that sign his checks.
During an NBA game broadcast on ESPN, Jackson went off on his current employer for its perceived bias towards the Golden State Warriors.
Here is the video from the broadcast:
Mark Jackson just called out ESPN (his employer) for their obvious bias and disrespect for the Grizzlies. LISTEN and SHARE: pic.twitter.com/FxkGm72fF3
— Grizz Hater Alert (@GrizzHaterAlert) January 7, 2017
Jackson's full comments:
“I’m watching TV promoting Wednesday’s game, Portland at Golden State, and then tonight’s game, Memphis at Golden State. The commercial says, ‘Who’s it gonna be? Dray. Klay. Steph. KD. Who’s gonna go off tonight? Grizzlies-Warriors.’ OK. Are you kidding me?
“Let’s show some respect to the opposition. Whether it’s Damian Lillard, whether it’s C.J. McCollum, whether it’s Marc Gasol or Mike Conley. There’s more to pump up a game than four players from a particular team. If I was coaching the opposition’s team, I’d end the pregame meeting with that commercial by our very own ESPN.
“I would absolutely end the meeting with that commercial. I would say how disrespectful they are to us … It’s a joke, and it’s nothing against the Warriors. I’m talking about this is a game in the NBA. The other team has quality players.”
Jackson may have a point but ESPN is a business and pumping up the Warriors, one of the most intriguing teams in NBA history, is good business sense. It may not be seen as “fair” to the rest of the NBA teams and players but that is not ESPN's responsibility.
Jackson may also just be bitter since the Warriors really took off and reached their potential the moment Steve Kerr took over for him as head coach.
Whatever it is, this is a little awkward.
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