Have a look at the salary and net worth of Adrian Wojnarowski
Know more about Adrian Wojnarowski, as the legendary figure in sports journalism is making waves online after he took over the position of the general manager of the men’s basketball program at St. Bonaventure.
For the unfamiliar, the 55-year-old American columnist is a St. Bonaventure alumnus and a 1991 graduate of the Western New York School and a distinguished alumnus from the Jandoli School of Communication.
What is the salary and net worth in 2024 of Adrian Wojnarowski as he resigns from ESPN and more about his family and wife
Wojnarowski, commonly known as “Woj,” is a legendary figure in sports journalism, especially in NBA. The former NBA insider for ESPN is renowned in the industry for his timely and accurate breaking news.
Reportedly, he has become the go-to source for everything related to NVA trades, insider information, and signings.
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— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 18, 2024
Born on March 4, 1969, in Bristol, Connecticut, Wojnarowski’s career began in high school when he began working for the Hartford Courant. The former reporter and ESPN columnist is of Polish descent.
Career
After graduating from St. Bonaventure University in 1991, he gained prominence in various journalism roles. His early career includes a stint as a columnist for the Fresno Bee before moving to the Record in New Jersey.
Adrian Wojnarowski’s impressive work earned him the associated press columnist of the year award in 1997 and 2002.
His shift to NBA reporting transformed him into one of the top insiders, famous for his breaking news that sends shockwaves across social media. In 2017, he joined ESPN, perfectly timed with the buzz of the NBA free agency.
Breaking: ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski has agreed to become the general manager of the men's basketball program at St. Bonaventure, he told ESPN.
"I am retiring from a dream job at ESPN and am so incredibly grateful for my time and experiences with the World Wide… pic.twitter.com/UfAXGKtYPN
— ESPN (@espn) September 18, 2024
Wife & Children
Adrian Wojnarowski currently lives in Glen Rock, New Jersey with his wife, Amy.
The couple shares two children, Ben and Annie. In May 2022, the columnist received an honorary doctorate from St. Bonaventure University.
He and his wife, Amy have been major benefactors to the basketball program and the Jandoli School of Communication
Net Worth and Salary
As per reports, though the initial contract details of Adrian Wojnarowski were not disclosed, by 2022, he had secured a 5-year deal for $35 million extension.
Wojnarowski was making an estimated $7 million a year at ESPN, just behind Adam Schefter’s $9 million annual salary and with an estimated two to three years left on his contract, he’ll leave an estimated $15 million to $20 million on the table.
This deal, alongside NFL reporter Adam Schefter’s, represented a combined $80 million package. For the curious, the former analyst, Adrian Wojnarowski has a whopping net worth of $6 million, in 2024.