Longtime NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski shocked the basketball world in September when he retired from the news-breaking industry and his role at ESPN.
Months later, Wojnarowski appears to be happy with his decision and recently spoke about the freedom of not having to be attached to his phone at all times.
“You’re not easy to be around when you’re distracted,” Wojnarowski said. “ You’ve got this one eye on this other thing that’s got its tentacles into you.
“And so that’s the best part, to me, is how much more present you can be. You sit down to talk with somebody, and you just turn your phone over. I don’t care who’s calling me in the next 90 minutes, unless it’s a family emergency, right?
“And that’s been a welcome change, I’m sure, not just to me.”
Wojnarowski is now the general manager of the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure University. He graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1991.
Despite two straight losses, the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure is 14-3 this season and will try to earn a spot in the college basketball postseason. Of course, the big goal is to earn a bid in the NCAA Tournament and make a run. The last time St. Bonaventure made the NCAA Tournament was the 2020-21 season.
Wojnarowski made a name for himself as one of the top news-breakers the sports world has ever seen, constantly providing fans with scoops — both big and small — on the NBA. He and competing NBA insider Shams Charania had an interesting rivalry that was a fun storyline for many fans.
Charania isn’t much of a rival anymore, with Wojnarowski leaving the space and Charania actually joining ESPN to fill the void created by Wojnarowski’s departure.
Being an insider in the sports world today can mean being on standby nearly all the time in case a story breaks. It seems like that lifestyle ran its course for Wojnarowski, who is now enjoying being “more present” in his everyday life. He spent decades working in the media space.
Last month, Wojnarowski revealed a battle with prostate cancer but assured folks that he is going to be okay. He used the situation to send an important message.
Appreciate all the kind words and concern but I’m going to be fine. My goal in sharing a prostate cancer diagnosis is to encourage screening and testing among men. Early diagnosis will make all the difference for me —- and many others too. https://t.co/7xiGfC5RNw
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 5, 2024
As the 55-year-old gets used to his new chapter beyond ESPN, NBA fans certainly wish him the best when it comes to his health, personal life and professional life with St. Bonaventure.
