ESPN has suspended radio host Dan LeBatard for the troll billboard of LeBron James he sponsored in Akron, Ohio. You can see the “You’re welcome, LeBron” billboard above:
ESPN has removed Dan Le Batard from the air for 2 days;it is upset with his radio show taking out "You're Welcome LeBron"billboards inCleve.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 7, 2014
… An ESPN statement says Le Batard's "recent stunt does not reflect ESPN's standards and brand. Additionally, we were not made aware…"
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 7, 2014
… of his plans in advance. Le Batard said all of this was "meant in fun. it's just fun anarchy." He returns to TV and radio show Monday.
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) August 7, 2014
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