Adrian WojnarowskiThe former NBA insider extraordinaire, just revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Wojciech — who spent more than two decades as one of the most plugged-in guys around the NBA — shared the news during a interview With Sports Illustrated Chris Mannixsaid he learned of the diagnosis in February when a blood test during a routine physical showed his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels were elevated.
Doctors performed a biopsy … confirmed early stage cancer.
“When you hear ‘cancer,’ you think about it going through your body like Pac-Man,” Voj said.
“Prostate cancer, it’s usually confined to your prostate and usually grows slowly.”
Voj said his current treatment regimen includes quarterly checkups and regular monitoring, as well as better eating habits and exercise. Surgery is also a possibility, Voj said.
Although Woj knew about the diagnosis before he retired from his ESPN gig, he says it wasn’t his reason for leaving. In reality, AW says he just didn’t want to work, especially after his longtime friend and colleague. Chris Mortenson died From throat cancer At the beginning of the year.
Wojnarowski says he was surprised more ESPN personalities didn’t show up at Ort’s memorial in Arkansas.
“It reminded me that a job isn’t everything,” Voj said.
“In the end, it’s just going to be your family and close friends. And it’s also, like, nobody gives a*. Nobody remembers.” [breaking stories] Finally. It’s just steam.”
Voj, 55, said the money, though important, was not “reason enough” to continue, especially knowing his family wanted him out of the news business.
In fact, Woj told his son, BenTold her… “People think your job is great. I think your job is worthless. Retire and travel with mom.”
Although he didn’t take his son’s advice to heart, Woj is doing something different … serving as the general manager of the men’s basketball team at St. Bonaventure, his alma mater.
The team is currently 8-1.
Get well soon, Woj!
