Adrian Wojnarowksi may be retired as a journalist, but he’s hoping some mementos from his reporting career can add a cash injection to the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball program.
In September, the former NBA insider for ESPN announced he was stepping down from his role to become the general manager for the Bonnies, his alma mater.
And on Monday, he shared with his more than six million followers on X that he was selling iPhones and credentials used during his career to benefit the St. Bonaventure NIL fund.
‘Woj Bombs are history, but now you can be a part of them,’ he began, referencing the nickname for his momentous breaking news reports.
‘Own the iPhones I used to report the biggest stories in basketball. Use link to bid on my original iPhones, NBA Draft credentials, dinner with me and more to help support @BonniesMBB NIL.’
Wojnarowski then linked to an auction website featuring his items, including the iPhone used to break the news that the NBA was suspending the 2019-20 season due to Covid.
Adrian Wojnarowski is selling iPhones and credentials from his days as an NBA reporter
Wojnarowski also shared a photo on X of himself with various NBA credentials
Wojnarowski, affectionately known as Woj, left his job as an ESPN insider in September
That item currently has a high bid of $750, while the iPhone used to break the news that Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were headed to the Clippers currently has a top offer of $450.
The longtime journalist is auctioning off several other phones and even some of his credentials as well.
Notably, his credential for the 2023 NBA Draft – when young Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was selected – already has a top bid of $750.
Fans can also bid on his ESPN ID badge, a video call with Wojnarowksi or even dinner with him.
The auction is set to end in eight days.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix published in December, Wojnarowski shared that his departure from ESPN came after he was diagnosed with early-stage cancer the previous March.
After the article came out, Wojanrowski assured fans that he was going to be OK.
‘Appreciate all the kind words and concern but I’m going to be fine,’ he wrote on X. ‘My goal in sharing a prostate cancer diagnosis is to encourage screening and testing among men. Early diagnosis will make all the difference for me – and many others too.
