If this is in fact the final bomb we ever get from Adrian Wojnarowski, it’s the biggest yet.
The most trusted insider and news breaker in the NBA, Woj is calling it quits after seven years at ESPN and 37 total as a reporter. He announced his retirement Wednesday in the same fashion he broke so many of his biggest scoops, with a Woj bomb in the form of a tweet.
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— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 18, 2024
ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan followed Woj’s announcement with news that his friend and former colleague, Wojnarowski, had agreed to become the general manager of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure.
The NBA and sports world poured out with tributes for Woj after the news.
I’ve been fortunate to spend more than 20 years in this business working with reams of talented people. Adrian Wojnarowski is the best. Period. A peerless reporter. A gifted wordsmith. A storyteller nonpareil. He is Jim Brown and Barry Sanders, leaving at the apex of his game.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 18, 2024
What a statement. What a career. Legend. https://t.co/rXDP8U74Me
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2024
One of the most influential people in sports media history https://t.co/C5205o7iLK
— Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) September 18, 2024
Wow. Congrats & best wishes to you and your family on your retirement. It was an honor to work with you for 15-plus years. You changed the ways that news is broken in sports and will be forever remembered for your Woj bombs. Respect my friend. Definitely left on top. Go Bonnies! https://t.co/rmgypIOC24
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) September 18, 2024
An incredible career! Congrats on your next chapter 🙏🏽 https://t.co/O2DP0Q1XOr
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) September 18, 2024
Woj is one of the best sports reporters, columnist and writers ever to talk the earth. More importantly he’s as nice and supportive of young journalists as anyone in this industry. I can speak to that first hand but so too can dozens of others. As good as it gets. A true legend. https://t.co/8QoK2j3xBX
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) September 18, 2024
The ULTIMATE WOJ BOMB. https://t.co/SFcPJSvm98
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) September 18, 2024
Getting to know Woj some over the last few years has confirmed to me how he was able to make it to his spot in the first place — never shy about dropping a kind note on a story, a new job, or any other good news.
Legendary run! Now we say Go Bonnies 🫡 https://t.co/cv4v4HeqBj
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) September 18, 2024
NEWS: Woj bomb!! Woj is walking away from around $20M. More on the Athletic soon. https://t.co/lvqPb9VVpy
— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) September 18, 2024
Maybe the most surprising and interesting Woj Bomb of them all. Great run as a reporter, now on to a fascinating new gig. https://t.co/LOLuf3RR0I
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) September 18, 2024
Good luck to a good dude. https://t.co/6yu2Y5Y8h1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 18, 2024
No one ever has or ever could do a job in this industry better than our dear friend. Congratulations on one of the great runs of all time, and very best wishes for good luck in this exciting new chapter.
💣💣💣💣 https://t.co/6DF5ncTQLq— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) September 18, 2024
Congrats to the GOAT. ♥️
Loved every second of working with you at the Vertical and ESPN and can’t wait to see you crush it in the next step of your journey. https://t.co/1taRaVYecU pic.twitter.com/hqGMaBY1Uj
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) September 18, 2024
Always helpful, even in competition. Devastating columnist and groundbreaking newsbreaker. Best of it all in retirement, Woj https://t.co/daKWHHlIG6 pic.twitter.com/K4zJm46xPG
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) September 18, 2024
