Ernie Johnson, beloved host of Inside the NBA, to step away from show at end of season
Summary
Ernie Johnson will step away from hosting “Inside the NBA” at the end of the current season, ending a 37-year run. He said he wants to spend more time with his wife and grandchildren after undergoing bypass surgery 14 months ago.Key Facts
- Johnson announced his decision on social media on Wednesday.
- Johnson, 70, joined “Inside the NBA” in 1990.
- He has worked with analysts Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.
- Barkley has also said he will leave the show at the end of this season.
- Johnson was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2003 and missed presenting duties during the 2018 MLB playoffs because of blood clots in his legs.
- “Inside the NBA” has won 19 Sports Emmy Awards.
- The show moved from Turner networks to ABC and ESPN in 2025.
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