Jalen Rose says Maria Taylor ‘needs a raise’ live on ESPN
Maria Taylor has a fan in Jalen Rose.
Rose, author of the “Renaissance Man” column and podcast host for The Publish, lobbied for Taylor when he explained to a countrywide viewers she should get a elevate from ESPN for the duration of Wednesday night’s pre-recreation coverage on “NBA Countdown.”
Ahead of the Suns’ Recreation 6 elimination win over the Clippers, ESPN analyst Jay Williams was discussing Clippers breakout star Reggie Jackson, who amazed in the postseason. “If you are good at what you do, you ought to have the bag,” Williams mentioned, including that Jackson “deserves” a big pay back day.
“If that’s the case, Maria demands a elevate,” Rose replied.
Earlier Wednesday, The Post’s Andrew Marchand reported Taylor is dealing with a likely break up with ESPN following she was hoping to make “Stephen A. Smith income.” (Smith would make virtually $eight million every year.)
Taylor turned down an present from ESPN that would have enhanced her wage from virtually $1 million for each 12 months to almost $five million at the conclusion of the present, Marchand reported.
Taylor briefly laughed, then went on discussing Jackson’s postseason stats. However it seemed obvious Rose’s comment created somewhat of an awkward overcast.
Marchand reported that ESPN sees longevity in Taylor and that she is an individual the network needs to hold.
Taylor’s deal expires on or all over July 20, so time will inform on how the condition plays out. If the NBA Finals goes seven video games, the collection will conclusion on July 22.
