"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."
NBCU wanted to keep the game, however, the report says Amazon has a clause in its agreement for 'Thursday Night Football' which allows it to have first choice.
"I didn’t see the harm in shooting this as it was never intended for the public. However, we captured so many powerful moments, and it transformed into a deeply personal journey."
"We are grateful for the support from Amazon and a group of our largest creditors who clearly believe in the value-creating potential of this business."
Just because Amazon has tons of money to spend doesn't mean it's done so unwisely. And any potential investment in Diamond Sports Group would be a wise investment.
Diamond Sports Group has been locked in bankruptcy proceedings for month, leaving MLB, NBA, and NHL teams wondering if their contracts will be honored.