VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-11-02
“This isn’t retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list. Hopefully not an extended one. Struggles with multiple health issues in recent months lead me to take an indefinite leave of absence from my PTI and NBA duties at ESPN and ABC,”
Michael Wilbon · said 2026-11-02 · reported 2026-11-02
Wilbon announced an indefinite leave of absence from ESPN and PTI due to multiple health issues in a statement on Monday.
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