Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, journalism

A basketball drops through the net with the NBA logo in the background before a preseason basketball game with the Phoenix Suns and the Adelaide 36ers Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Phoenix. | Darryl Webb

Woj bombs are now a thing of the past.

ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski — affectionally known as Woj by NBA fans across the world — announced Wednesday morning that he is leaving ESPN and moving on from journalism.

In a post on X, Wojnarowski wrote: “I grew up the son of a factory worker two miles from ESPN’s campus and only ever dreamed of making a living as a sportswriter. Thirty-seven years ago, the Hartford Courant gave me my first byline and I never stopped chasing the thrill of it all.

“This craft transformed my life, but I’ve decided to retire from ESPN and the news industry. I understand the commitment required in my role and it’s an investment that I’m no longer driven to make. Time isn’t in endless supply and I want to spend mind in ways that are more personally meaningful.

“I leave with overwhelming gratitude for countless mentors and colleagues, subjects and stories, readers and viewers. No one has benefitted ore than me from the belief, trust and generosity of others.

“The past seven years at ESPN have been a particular privilege. I’m appreciative of the company’s leadership — especially Jimmy Pitaro and Cristina Daglas — for the understanding and acceptance of my decision to make a life change.

“After all these years reporting on everyone’s teams, I’m headed back to my own.”

ESPN’s Pete Thamel later reported that Wojnarowski will take a position at St. Bonaventure University with the men’s basketball team.

ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has agreed to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN. The role includes Name Image and Likeness allocation, recruiting and supporting successful Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt. pic.twitter.com/pEF4HxiNq1

— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel)…

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Author : Deseret News

Publish date : 2024-09-18 15:24:35

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