Longtime TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson has announced his retirement, prompting an outpouring of emotional tributes from his colleagues on the "Inside the NBA" studio show. The news was reported Thursday by Yahoo Sports.
Johnson has been a fixture of NBA coverage for decades, serving as the host of TNT's flagship basketball program alongside analysts such as Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith. His departure marks the end of an era for one of sports television's most beloved studio teams.
Fellow hosts and NBA personalities shared heartfelt messages celebrating Johnson's professionalism, kindness, and pivotal role in shaping the show's unique chemistry. Details on his final broadcast date and future plans were not immediately disclosed.
