Content overview: “Ernie Johnson Retiring from ‘Inside the NBA’ After This Season: “It’s Just Time” | Nova Gl”. Ernie Johnson, the long-time host of TNT’s Emmy-winning studio show “Inside the NBA,” announced he will retire at the end of this season. Johnson, known for his steady presence and self-effacing humor, said in a video that “it’s just time,” citing a desire to leave while still at the top of his game Johnson, known for his steady presence and self-effacing humor, said in a video that “it’s just time,” citing a desire to leave while still at the top of his game.
His departure marks the end of an era for one of sports television’s most beloved programs, which he has hosted since 1990. Johnson’s chemistry with analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal helped make the show a cultural touchstone, blending sharp basketball insight with unscripted comedy. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.