"TBL is built to bring a fresh, high-energy approach to boxing, and this partnership with MSG Networks is a major step forward in delivering that experience to a broader audience."
Many believed Fox News had made a catastrophic mistake. The prevailing theory was simple: Carlson was so dominant at 8 PM ET that losing him would irreparably damage the brand. Three years later, that theory hasn't aged well.
"If the NBA is truly on the verge of its next dynasty, built around its best team and its best player. It might want to ensure those things still align. Greatness alone doesn’t guarantee attention anymore."
Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.