Typically, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski takes to Twitter to share "Woj Bombs" -- breaking news regarding the NBA.
But on Friday, it was a different type of "bomb" that the top NBA reporter was addressing -- an "F-bomb."
After receiving an email from United States senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) blasting the NBA for only allowing pre-approved social justice slogans on its uniforms when it returns to action in Orlando later this month, Wojnarowski replied with just two words: "F--- you." Hawley -- who specifically asked why players won't be allowed to wear phrases such as “Support Our Troops” and “Back the Blue” and questioned the league's relationship with China -- proceeded to screenshot the reply and share it on social media, stating "Don’t criticize #China or express support for law enforcement to @espn. It makes them real mad."
*Warning: Profane language*
After his response went viral, Wojnarowski took to Twitter to issue an apology.
"I was disrespectful and I made a regrettable mistake," he wrote. "I'm sorry for the way I handled myself and I'm reaching out immediately to Senator Hawley to apologize directly. I also need to apologize to my ESPN colleagues because I know my actions were unacceptable and should not reflect on any of them."
ESPN also released a statement, calling Wojnarowski's response "completely unacceptable behavior."
After suspending its season on March 11 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the NBA is set to return with 22 teams playing an 8-game regular season in Orlando later this month, followed by a traditional postseason format.
