Last month, well-known NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski announced his retirement from ESPN and the news-breaking world after spending seven years with the network. As one of the leading insiders in the NBA, sports enthusiasts were eager to find out who would take over his role.
Woj Talks About Rival Shams Charania
On October 7th, Shams Charania was announced as ESPN’s new senior NBA Insider. Woj served as Shams’ mentor during their time at Yahoo Sports. After moving to ESPN, Shams quickly climbed the ranks and ultimately became Wojnarowski’s most formidable competitor in the news-breaking arena. However, after the announcement, the recently retired Woj expressed nothing but admiration for his successor.
“I hope he has a career that is as fulfilling and rewarding as the one I’ve had,” Wojnarowski stated. “I truly wish that for him. He’s going to find an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN,”
.@Wojespn on Shams Charania taking over his old role as ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider. pic.twitter.com/I1VbHwj8u9
— Jim Rome (@jimrome) October 7, 2024
Shams is set to leave the New York Times-owned Athletic to join the worldwide leader in sports, an opportunity he expressed he is “honored ” to receive.
“I am excited to join ESPN as the company’s Senior NBA Insider. I can’t wait to be part of a remarkable group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience globally,” Charania tweeted on October 7.
Wojnarowski Takes Role at Alma Mater
Despite being a dominant figure in his field, Wojnarowski felt it was time to step back. However, his retirement only pertains to his role in sports journalism. He is leaving ESPN to pursue a new path as the general manager of the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure, his alma mater.
“I’m excited and honored to return to St. Bonaventure and serve the university, Coach Mark Schmidt, and our outstanding Atlantic 10 men’s basketball program,” Wojnarowski commented.
“In this evolving landscape of college sports, I’m eager to join a championship-caliber program that marries high-level basketball, national television exposure, pro preparation, and NIL opportunities with a close-knit, supportive educational environment.”
