(Bloomberg) -- In what could be his final “Woj bomb,” as his scoops on the National Basketball Association were known, ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski says he will retire from journalism.
The 55-year-old leaves the sports news outlet after seven years and more than 35 years in the industry. Wojnarowski will become the general manager of the basketball program at his alma mater St. Bonaventure University, according to ESPN.
“I understand the commitment required in my role and it’s an investment that I’m no longer driven to make,” Wojnarowski said in a post on X. “Time isn’t in endless supply and I want to spend mine in ways that are more personally meaningful.”
The longtime sports reporter will work on recruiting and name, image and likeness allocation in his new role at St. Bonaventure, ESPN reported.
Wojnarowski’s announcement triggered an outpouring of praise for his work from his colleagues and on social media. ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro dubbed his work ethic “second to none” and his dedication “legendary.”
(Updates with details on Wojnarowski’s new role in fourth paragraph and comment from ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro in fifth paragraph)
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