​Here’s the rewritten version of Tim Bontemps’ message:
There’s news to share, as the younger folks like to say. I’m incredibly grateful to all my colleagues at ESPN for letting me live out the childhood dreams I chased for more than seven years. A heartfelt thank you goes to Onsi Saleh, Tony, Nick Ressler, and everyone at the Atlanta Hawks for giving me an amazing opportunity. I’m absolutely fired up to dive into what’s next.
I also want to extend a special thanks to BanMed, Windhorst, and Jackson for welcoming me into The Pod, and to our listeners who have made this journey so meaningful. Without a doubt, this is the thing I’m most proud of accomplishing in my career. While I’m sad to no longer be a part of it, I’ll remain a loyal listener—no interruptions—rooting for the show from the outside. Here’s to what comes next.