Recently, broadcaster Allen Sliwa said goodbye to ESPN LA after 15 years.
Allen Sliwa is a notable figure in sports broadcasting. As the host of Lakers Talk on ESPN LA, he has brought fans closer to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Highlights
- After 15 years of working with ESPN LA, sports broadcaster Allen Sliwa announced his departure.
- He is leaving his professional life to be closer to his family.
- Allen had an annual salary of around $118,555 while working at ESPN LA.
Growing up in a sports-centric region, he developed a passion for basketball from a young age.
Allen is part of the Aztec Mentor Program, which places juniors, seniors, and graduate students in one-on-one mentorships with established professionals in San Diego.
Earlier, he worked in Sports Marketing at the Broadcast Company of the American from October 2004 to August 2009.
Allen Sliwa Announced His Departure In The Travis And Sliwa Show
Allen Sliwa, who went from a sales guy to a Lakers guy, has been a radio broadcaster for ESPN LA since September 1, 2009.
However, Travis and Sliwa’s co-host Allen came to the show, announced his departure, and remembered the working journey.
Allen announced that he is leaving his professional life for personal reasons, but he hasn’t clearly described the reasons. He said,
it’s been an interesting couple of weeks I’ll tell you that sure um ultimately I had a very tough decision to make and the decision was um staying in Los Angeles and choose personal life over professional life and um you know I appreciate the station because they’re actually giving me an opportunity to say something before I go but today will be the last day at ESP pan for me and I say that you know with so much uh gratitude being with a company for 15 years is a long time
Allen Sliwa
Moreover, his co-host Travis Rodgers added,
I said you are the current uh record holder as far as the person that I’ve sat across with for the longest and I’m sorry to see you go means a lot buddy um that’s all I got I’m going to let you guys go back to what you were doing but uh T Raj thank you brother you got it you got it you will be missed
Travis Rodgers
Additionally, ESPN Los Angeles respected his decision to leave and be closer to family.
This morning, @AllenSliwa had the opportunity to come on to ESPN LA 710 and say goodbye. We have nothing but respect for Sliwa and his decision to be closer to family. Wishing nothing but the best for him, and we thank him for all the Lakers Talk and countless memories.
ESPN Los Angeles
Following the news, his fans wished him the best of luck for the upcoming future through Twitter. One fan wrote,
Wow.@AllenSliwa has decided to leave ESPN LA 710 for personal life reasons. Best of luck. Enjoyed the Lakers shows.
Mark Sigal
Moreover, his departure from ESPN LA has also created some discussions on reddit. One of the reddit users posted,
Just announced todays his last show. Sadly losing a good Lakers voice. Sounds like it was a family decision. I’m unclear if he’s staying in LA or leaving.
anomerica
One user commented,
Whole-Caregiver
He was getting ready when he announced it. 15 years. Sounds like it was a personal decision for his family
Allen Sliwa Had An Impressive Salary At ESPN LA
Allen Sliwa had a salary of around $118,555 annually while working as the broadcaster of ESPN LA.
Moreover, Sliwa has an estimated net worth of $4 million as of 2025.
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He helped generate revenue for radio broadcasts, specifically for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the USC football program.
While working in the Sports Marketing sector, Allen Sliwa earned around $32 to $63k annually.
However, his successful sports broadcasting career has helped him garner good income and a supportive fan base.
Additional Information
- Allen Sliwa studied Communication and journalism at San Diego State University. He has always wanted to work in Sports Talk Radio.
- He also runs the show called Hoops Talk with Allen Sliwa.
- Sliwa and his family are initially from America and are of white ethnicity.
