Adrian Wojnarowski, one of ESPN's most prominent journalists and personalities, is leaving the network, the network said Wednesday.
Wojnarowski, who covered the NBA for many years for the Disney-owned network, He announced his retirement. He rose to fame on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, by breaking news about trades and free agent deals around the league.
The “Wojnarowski” stories, which have become known online as “Wojbombs,” are a staple of ESPN's NBA coverage, and Wojnarowski has appeared on air frequently in recent years to talk about his reporting.
Wojnarowski, who joined ESPN in 2017, is leaving the sports media industry to become general manager of the men's basketball team at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University. He told the network.
“I expect to add value to the basketball program in many areas and open doors for the future of our young men both professionally and personally,” he said in a statement.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro In his own words He called Wojnarowski's work as the network's NBA reporter “legendary.”
ESPN recently Some parts were inked The company has signed deals for rights packages to broadcast NBA games with other large technology and media companies, including Amazon and Comcast, as part of a multi-billion-dollar deal that will run through 2035.
