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Ernest Thorwald Johnson Jr. (born August 7, [2] 1956) is an American sportscaster for TNT Sports.He is the television voice and a studio host for Major League Baseball on TBS, hosts Inside the NBA for TNT and NBA TV, and contributes to the joint coverage of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament for TNT Sports and CBS Sports.
Inside the NBA, branded for sponsorship purposes as Inside the NBA presented by Kia, is the halftime and postgame studio show for NBA on TNT broadcasts. The show has been hosted since 1990 by Ernie Johnson, joined on set by three analysts: Kenny Smith (since 1998), Charles Barkley (since 2000), and Shaquille O'Neal (since 2011).
TNT's "Inside the NBA" is moving to ESPN/ABC beginning with the 2025-2026 season. Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal will reportedly remain.
Ernie Johnson has been TNT's NBA studio host since the 1990–1991 season. Currently, Johnson is joined by Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley.The NBA postgame show which features the four, Inside the NBA, has gained popularity in recent years for the chemistry and banter they have.
(From left to right): NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal, host Ernie Johnson, analyst Kenny Smith, and analyst Charles Barkley of “Inside the NBA,” during the 2017 NBA Awards Live On TNT.
"Inside the NBA" with Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal, looked like it would disappear after TNT's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery lost the domestic TV rights ...
Even though “Inside the NBA” will be on ESPN and ABC, TNT Sports will continue to produce the show. It will air from Atlanta, except when the show goes on the road. The quartet of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will remain with the show.
TNT's 'Inside the NBA' show with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson will likely end after the 2024-25 season with the NBA leaving the network.