Former NBA head coach Jeff Van Gundy, who joined ESPN during the 2007 NBA Playoffs and provided game analysis for the entire 2007-08 season, has agreed to an exclusive multi-year agreement with the network.A Van Gundy will continue to provide analysis alongside play-by-play commentator Mike Breen and analyst Mark Jackson as the lead commentary team for games on ESPN and ABC a?" the home of the NBA Finals. "It was a very difficult decision to forego coaching for the next five years, butA I enjoyed myself so much last year working withA Mike (Breen)A andA Mark (Jackson), thatA I decided to make this long-term commitment to broadcasting with ESPN," said Jeff Van Gundy. Norby Williamson, executive vice president, production, said, "We're thrilled Jeff has decided to focus on broadcasting.A Our team of Mike, Mark and Jeff has great chemistry and offers diverse perspectives, which makes every broadcast unique." ...
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The Biz of Basketball:
PLAYERS:
Yao Ming,
Tony Romo,
Maury Brown,
Mark Jackson,
Manny Ramirez
TEAMS: Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Philadelphia Flyers, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts
TEAMS: Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Philadelphia Flyers, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts
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