David Aldridge let go

[madape]

LOSING DA
Reports are filtering out that ESPN Entertainment has elected not to renew the contract of NBA analyst David Aldridge, basically ending an eight year pairing. The 39-year-old Aldridge joined ESPN in 1996 and has been the networks face for the NBA for years. Aldridge had been a sports reporter for the Washington Post, covering all sports in Washington including the Bullets, Redskins and international events such as the U.S. Tennis Open, Indianapolis 500, and the 1992 Olympics. ESPN has yet to address the news publicly as reports have begun to leak out that come August 28th Aldridge will become part of ESPN history. Depending on whom you listen to, ESPN’s decision was two part, one that David apparently was asking for more money and a larger role – possibly even his own show, and two that the network was going with a younger more “advertiser” friendly set in Andy Katz and Steven A. Smith. Its unclear why the network would shed it single most accurate source of information, but this is also the same network that banks on Chad “If it sticks, It’s news” Ford, who is also getting a larger stage with the DA departure. For all of the DA fans out there, no worries, rumor has it TNT is ready to snatch David up at his asking price and if he wants his own NBA news show, TNT seems ready to make that happen too. Should a TNT deal fall through, do not be surprised to see DA at FOX or more strategically important for the NBA, on NBATV.

[Rod1975]

They're choosing Stephen A. Smith over David Aldridge? Amazing.......[img]i/expressions/anim_roller.gif[/img]

[EricaLubarsky]

I liked David Aldridge. He was often as clueless as the others but at least he looked professional reporting.

[Jamisonite]

Originally posted by: Rod1975
They're choosing Stephen A. Smith over David Aldridge? Amazing.......[img]i/expressions/anim_roller.gif[/img]

Im just as speechless as u

[Drbio]

I wouldn't choose Stephen Ahole Smith over herpes.

[EricaLubarsky]

advertiser” friendly

I thought advertisers wanted you to watch and listen to the TV. Even when I watch Smith I mute him.

[Just211]

DA must have refused to yell everything he said.
I'm glad he's not with those dipshits anymore. Maybe he'll go somewhere they report news, and factual reports, and not all opinion.

[mavsfanforever]

Hopefully DA gets hired by TNT.

[sturm und drang]

Sam Smith makes me wretch. In general, I'm very concerned about the direction ESPN is headed.

While watching the early edition (5:00 am - 6:00) of SportsCenter at the gym this morning, I was subjected to a live Kid Rock performance followed by a Lloyd Banks rap performance. Um, what? Did anyone else have the misfortune of seeing this?

[sike]

Originally posted by: Drbio
I wouldn't choose Stephen Ahole Smith over herpes.

funny!

[Rod1975]

Originally posted by: sturm und drang
Sam Smith makes me wretch. In general, I'm very concerned about the direction ESPN is headed.

While watching the early edition (5:00 am - 6:00) of SportsCenter at the gym this morning, I was subjected to a live Kid Rock performance followed by a Lloyd Banks rap performance. Um, what? Did anyone else have the misfortune of seeing this?

I saw it when I turned on the TV manually, but only as long as it took me to grab the remote.

[Nash13]

sturm, they were doing a segment on Athletes trying to do music, and they thought it'd be a good idea to have those two perform.

Back on topic. I maybe in the minority here, but i enjoy Steven A. Smith more than Aldridge. Aldridge had no clue what he was talking about unless he was talking about the Lakers. Plus, i like people that are intense, and Smith is intense.

[birdsanctuary]

ESPN is turning into the Fricking WWE!

[Dooby]

Originally posted by: Nash13
sturm, they were doing a segment on Athletes trying to do music, and they thought it'd be a good idea to have those two perform.

Back on topic. I maybe in the minority here, but i enjoy Steven A. Smith more than Aldridge. Aldridge had no clue what he was talking about unless he was talking about the Lakers. Plus, i like people that are intense, and Smith is intense.

intensely stupid.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: sturm und drang
Sam Smith makes me wretch. In general, I'm very concerned about the direction ESPN is headed.

While watching the early edition (5:00 am - 6:00) of SportsCenter at the gym this morning, I was subjected to a live Kid Rock performance followed by a Lloyd Banks rap performance. Um, what? Did anyone else have the misfortune of seeing this?

Yes, I saw it as well. I turned it off and went to work early.

[Murphy3]

Originally posted by: Nash13
sturm, they were doing a segment on Athletes trying to do music, and they thought it'd be a good idea to have those two perform.

Back on topic. I maybe in the minority here, but i enjoy Steven A. Smith more than Aldridge. Aldridge had no clue what he was talking about unless he was talking about the Lakers. Plus, i like people that are intense, and Smith is intense.

Stephen A. Smith is a worthless clump of cow crap. Due to community standards, I can't really explain exactly how much I dislike the guy.

[Nash13]

Lets be honest here, with the exception of Marc Stein, nobody on ESPN is credible, so it's not fair to pick out Smith. It's just the tone of his voice when he speaks that makes me laugh.

[Just211]

Aldridge is credible, everyone else on that network is shit.
especially Stephen A. Smith.
And I think the reason DA is gonna be gone, is because he's the only one who didn't look comfortable with just stating speculative opinions. He's a true reporter, and journalist.

[bernardos70]

Originally posted by: EricaLubarsky
I liked David Aldridge. He was often as clueless as the others but at least he looked professional reporting.

Couldn't agree more.

Stephen A. Smith costs me hundreds of dollars worth of home theater speakers everytime he talks. Damn it, he's louder than loud. He's a noise making machine.

[Murphy3]

Where can we complain?

[capitalcity]

Originally posted by: mavsfanforever
Hopefully DA gets hired by TNT.

In studio - or courtside? I can't see DA subjecting himself to Barkley's "in-depth" analysis.

NBATV maybe?