Michael Wilbon takes indefinite leave from ESPN over health issues
Health · First reported 2 Nov, 18:00 · Updated 18:19
Michael Wilbon says he is stepping away from his ESPN and ABC duties because of multiple health issues. He has not said when he will return, and ESPN says it supports him and his family.
- Wilbon announced an indefinite leave from his “PTI” and NBA duties at ESPN and ABC, citing multiple health issues.
- He said he had no exact return timeline and hoped to feel better before returning to the show.
- ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the network supports Wilbon and his family and will welcome him back when he is ready.
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- Indefinite leave from “PTI” and NBA duties at ESPN and ABC
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- Multiple health issues
- Return timing
- Wilbon said he had no exact return timeline
- ESPN response
- Jimmy Pitaro said ESPN supports Wilbon and his family
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