Adrian Wojnarowski announcing his ESPN retirement is the ultimate Woj bomb
Adrian Wojnarowksi has been at the forefront of reporting all kinds of breaking news around the NBA for decades as a reporter and columnist for Yahoo and ESPN, known for his so-called “Woj Bombs” that fans love seeing when he would break news of a big trade.
On Wednesday, he broke the biggest Woj bomb of his career: he announced he was retiring from ESPN and “the news industry.”
“I understand the commitment required in my role and it’s investment that I’m no longer driven to make,” he wrote. “Time isn’t in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful.”
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— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 18, 2024
What’s next? Here you go:
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.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 18, 2024
Here’s a statement from ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro:
Statement from ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro on Adrian Wojnarowski's retirement from ESPN https://t.co/Bu5vHuK7E5 pic.twitter.com/GzQbwTiHlA
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) September 18, 2024