Paul Finebaum Calls ESPN Layoffs The “Worst Day”: “I Can’t Explain Bob Iger’s Thinking”

Paul Finebaum, an ESPN contributor for a decade, is weighing in on the layoffs that saw about 20 on-air personalities exit the sports network.

July 9, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Shelley Young

But it was the worst day in my 10 years at ESPN.

I cant explain Bob (Igers) thinking.

I Could Be Next

He continued, And I say as an employee nobody knew Friday.

Paul Finebaum opens up about the ESPN layoffs.

Paul Finebaum opens up about the ESPN layoffs.David J. Griffin / Getty Images

Thats the part that you have to understand when you work there, theres good and theres bad.

And yes, ladies and gentlemen, I could be next.