36-year ESPN veteran will announce final network game this weekend
After more than three decades with the same company, veteran announcer Mark Jones will wrap with ESPN when the Boston Celtics play the Orlando Magic. Jones, who called multiple NBA Finals games in 2022, began working for ESPN in 1990. The longtime NBA and college football voice is "not expected" to retire, however, according to The Athletic .
According to Miami-based reporter Barry Jackson, the decision was made by Jones and not the network. Mark Jones, who has long South Florida ties, is leaving ESPN by choice, he tells me. He simply felt it was time.
ESPN says he could have stayed if he wanted. Magic-Celtics at 6 p. m.
Sunday will be his final ESPN appearance; there will be an ESPN tribute to him during the game. — Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) April 10, 2026 Here is what ESPN said about Jones ( via Awful Announcing ): “Mark has made an enduring impact at ESPN since 1990, serving as a signature voice primarily within our NBA and college football coverage and across nearly all of our platforms. We’re grateful for Mark’s countless contributions, and we wish him continued success.
” Jones posted on social media that he believes his "best work" is "yet to come" as he moves on to his next chapter. This article originally appeared on For The Win: 36-year ESPN veteran will announce final network game this weekend