John Clayton Laid Off by ESPN: A Look Back at His Legendary SportsCenter Commercial (Video)

It looks like ESPN is continuing its layoffs, and NFL analyst John Clayton was added to the list:

I guess you saw the news. After 23 years I won't be contributing to ESPN. Two words. Thank you. My bosses and co-workers are the best.

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017

In honor of Clayton, let's take a look back at his legendary "This Is SportsCenter" commercial, which is arguably the best one ESPN has made:

John Clayton has been laid off by ESPN.

We thank him for providing one of the greatest commercials ever: pic.twitter.com/vytqyra6v5

— FootBasket.com (@FootBasket) May 31, 2017

Thanks for the memories, John.

By the way I am keeping the ponytail

— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017