Ernie Johnson’s Decision to Retire Sparks Emotional Tributes From ‘Inside the NBA’ Costars

See how Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and more reacted to the news. An era in sports broadcasting is officially coming to an end. Ernie Johnson announced on Wednesday, October 28, that the current 2026-27 campaign will be his final season hosting Inside the NBA. The beloved broadcaster shared the news in a video on social media the morning before addressing viewers at the top of Wednesday night’s broadcast.