Renowned NBA journalist Adrian Wojnarowski, formerly of ESPN, was reportedly the Harris campaign's choice to reveal Kamala Harris's running mate. Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix revealed that the campaign contacted Wojnarowski in August, intending for him to announce Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Harris's vice presidential pick.
Tim Walz speaking at an event in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on October 28, 2024. (Imagn)
Mannix's report indicates that another news outlet published the story before Wojnarowski had the opportunity. Just a month later, Wojnarowski departed from ESPN. The identity of the outlet that broke the news remains unclear.
Kamala Harris delivering her concession speech on November 6, 2024, at Howard University in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
The Harris campaign has not yet responded to requests for comment on this matter.
In a recent interview, Wojnarowski disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis, which occurred prior to his leaving ESPN for a position at St. Bonaventure. He shared his initial reaction to the diagnosis and how it prompted reflection on life priorities.
Adrian Wojnarowski at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles on March 16, 2024. (Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
While Wojnarowski stated that the diagnosis wasn't the sole reason for his departure from ESPN, it did provide him with a new perspective. He emphasized the importance of family and close friends, downplaying the significance of his career achievements in the grand scheme of things.
