Adrian Wojnarowski, formerly ESPN's NBA insider renowned for his "Woj Bombs," has transitioned from journalism to the front office, now serving as the General Manager of St. Bonaventure’s basketball program. In this role, Wojnarowski recently traveled to Belgrade, Serbia, to scout emerging European talent at the Next Generation EuroLeague tournament.

Speaking to Meridian Sport, Wojnarowski highlighted the dual purpose of his trip: identifying potential recruits for St. Bonaventure and establishing connections with younger players for future opportunities. He reflected on his career shift, stating, "I’ve been fortunate to build a career beyond anything I could have imagined... Right now, my focus is on St. Bonaventure—on rebuilding a championship-caliber team and helping our players develop."

When asked about Shams Charania, his former protégé and later rival who succeeded him at ESPN, Wojnarowski expressed support: "Yes, the world moves on without you. He’s doing great, he’s hardworking, and I hope he has a career as fulfilling as mine has been."

Wojnarowski also commented on Nikola Jokić's impact on the NBA, praising his team-first mentality and unique playing style. "Jokić has redefined the role of a center in the NBA—he’s shown that you don’t need to talk much, but rather let your game do the talking," Wojnarowski said, emphasizing Jokić's humility and focus. He also noted Jokić's historic achievement of recording a 30-point, 20-rebound, and 20-assist game, underscoring his status as potentially one of the greatest centers in basketball history.

Addressing the NBA’s potential expansion into Europe, Wojnarowski stated, "I believe it’s only a matter of time before the NBA has teams in Europe." While acknowledging the league's current focus on North American expansion, he anticipates future NBA franchises overseas. However, he cautioned against "Americanizing" European basketball, recognizing the unique beauty of the FIBA game. He pointed out that the NBA has already benefited from incorporating FIBA elements and international talent, citing the Denver Nuggets' style of play influenced by Jokić and the recent dominance of international players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić in MVP awards.

Wojnarowski further noted the increasing influence of international coaches in the U.S., exemplified by Toronto's hiring of Serbian coach Darko Rajaković to develop their young team. He sees this as a significant shift from the past when American coaches primarily taught basketball in Europe.

Finally, Wojnarowski spoke about his friend İsmail Şenol, who transitioned from journalism to a front-office role at Anadolu Efes. He acknowledged the differences in their roles but expressed pride in Şenol's accomplishments.