ESPN

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski — widely regarding as the top NBA insider — announced on Wednesday that he will be retiring from the news industry.

Wojnarowski was known for his bombshell reports around the league, from massive trades to off-the-court issues and everything in between. His reports would become known as “Woj bombs.”

In a statement posted to his Twitter account Wednesday morning, Wojnarowski expressed gratitude being able to live out his dream for nearly four decades.

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.

I leave with overwhelming gratitude for countless mentors and colleagues, subjects and stories, readers and viewers. No one has benefitted 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.

Wojnarowski will be joining the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure — his alma mater — to serve as general manager.

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