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Ernie Johnson Announces Final Season with 'Inside the NBA,' Updates Retirement Plans in Video
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- Ernie Johnson announced he will step away from hosting Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season but clarified he is not retiring and will continue working on other projects for TNT and CBS.
- Johnson recently launched a production company, 32 Bowties, focused on telling feel-good sports stories, signaling a new chapter in his career.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver praised Johnson's impact on the league and broadcasting during his 37 years as Inside the NBA host, highlighting his character and generosity.
- Johnson, 70, has been a prominent sports broadcaster since 1979, joining Turner Sports in 1989 and earning six Sports Emmy Awards and induction into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2023.
- Known for his role as the straight man alongside Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Shaquille O'Neal, Johnson’s departure will mark a significant transition for Inside the NBA, which recently moved from TNT to ESPN.
