Shannon Sharpe bids emotional farewell to Skip Bayless and Undisputed amid ESPN rumors - "Y’all made it special"

Shannon Sharpe bid adieu to Skip Bayless and Undisputed today after his final show. Reports had surfaced prior that he will quit the show after the NBA Finals were over. With the Denver Nuggets clinching the championship with a 4-1 series victory over the Miami Heat, it came sooner rather than later.

During the broadcast, he was emotional, wiping tears at one point when he thanked Skip Bayless. He thanked the veteran host for giving him the opportunity that allowed him to break into the media landscape the way he has now.

He also thanked the many people who helped him along the way. Shannon Sharpe took time to thank his team, the people at Undisputed and FS1 and his family.

Now, he posted a tweet, reiterating that message. While he thanked Skip and FS1 again, he also gave a shoutout to the fans for the love and support they have shown him. He said that it was that which made his early wakeup call worth it every day. He wrote:

"I really APPRECIATE the LOVE&SUPPORT you guys have shown me over the last 7 yrs on Undisputed. Fox, FS1 and Skip provided me with the platform. Y’all made it special. It’s you guys that made waking up at 3 am west coast time worth it. Hopefully you found me educational, informative entertaining and honest..."

Is ESPN next for Shannon Sharpe after his breakup with Skip Bayless on Undisputed?

During the on-screen farewell, Shannon Sharpe did not mention what comes next for him after his departure from Undisputed.

But reports have been circulating that he is wanted on ESPN. There have been rumors that he will move to First Take and Stephen A. Smith really reportedly wants him there. Notably, Skip Bayless filled that role before coming to FS1 with Undisputed. In the process, some have also said that Kendrick Perkins could move to partner Skip on Undisputed.

Shannon Sharpe will not lack suitors, that is for sure. He has built up a brand name for himself with his analysis on Undisputed over the past seven years. In the process, he is also taking his solo venture, Club Shay Shay, with him to a different network.

As Skip Bayless remarked during the final take of Shannon Sharpe's career with Undisputed, he will not lack for future opportunities. Now, we just need to wait and see where sport's favorite uncle crops up to give his insightful analysis on the latest news of the day.