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Frank Buschmann Steps Back From Instagram as Management Takes Over

He said private social media harmed him and has handed the account to his long-term agency Sportsfreude so followers still receive updates.

Overview

  • On Monday Buschmann confirmed he will no longer personally post on his Instagram account and that his management will run the channel on his behalf.
  • He said the decision follows an earlier announcement that he planned to leave social platforms and stems from the negative personal effects of how people behave online.
  • The account, which has about 226,000 followers, will not be deleted and will be used to share news, partner collaborations, and updates curated by Sportsfreude.
  • Buschmann is a veteran commentator for Sky and RTL who resumed NBA work in 2025, and he cited the sustained online hostility and daily social‑media strain as reasons for stepping away.
  • The move follows a wider pattern of public figures delegating social presence to management as a way to protect mental health while preserving a public channel for professional news.