Reunited: Jay Mariotti and ESPN. At least for one story.
This morning, ESPN.com posted a lengthy piece from Mariotti on Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.
In an email, Mariotti said, “Found Kobe to be a refreshingly candid interview subject–so reminds me of MJ. I’m thrilled to work with the pros at ESPN, and I clearly have the itch to produce sports pieces.”
Whether Mariotti does more for ESPN remains to be seen. While praising Mariotti’s story, ESPN spokesman Mike Soltys said, “Nothing else is currently planned.”
It is highly unlikely Mariotti will have a regular presence at ESPN. At best, he might do a periodic piece such as he did with Bryant. Then again, this could be a one-shot deal.
ESPN clearly cares 0 about who they keep employed. Why not just bring back Rob Parker?
“Work with the pros?” Mariotti’s his own (only) fan.
ESPN should care much more than it does. Offers great stuff such as OTL, but SportsCenter with Billy Crystal helping to deliver the Top 10 (really?). And Skip Bayless? Telling Bill Simmons not to tell the truth–very sad. http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/03/14/bill-simmons-suspended-twitter-espn/1988271/