NBA's Biggest Insider Adrian Wojnarowski Is Retiring From ESPN, Accepts New Job in a Career Pivot
Adrian Wojnarowski – known as “Woj” in the sports world – made the shocking announcement that he’s retiring from ESPN as their senior NBA insider.
If you don’t know, Woj was considered the go-to for NBA news, so this is shocking news to fans. He released a statement on why he’s stepping away from news reporting, and also revealed what he’s doing next. He has a big new job!
Keep reading to find out more…
In a statement, Woj 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 mine in ways that are more personally meaningful.”
He continued, “I leave with overwhelming gratitude for countless mentors and colleagues, subjects and stories, readers and viewers. No one has benefited more 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.”
So what’s next for Woj? He’s taken on the role of general manager of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure. He himself is a St. Bonaventure grad!
“It is a thrill of a lifetime to be able to return to a university and community that I love in a role of service to our student-athletes, coaches and institution,” he said in a statement about the move. “I am hopeful that I can bring value in a lot of areas to our basketball program and open doors for our young men’s futures in ways both professionally and personally.”