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Ernie Johnson Recalls Charles Barkley's Emotional Reaction to His Final Season Announcement on 'Inside the NBA'

Ernie Johnson Recalls Charles Barkley's Emotional Reaction to His Final Season Announcement on 'Inside the NBA'
World Sports · 16:15:16 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Ernie Johnson, the longtime host of TNT's "Inside the NBA," has shared that co-host Charles Barkley had a heartbreaking reaction when Johnson announced his final season on the show.

Johnson recalled that Barkley "wasn't saying anything" and "was struggling" to speak in the moments following the announcement, underscoring the strong bond between the two broadcasting colleagues.

The revelation came during a recent interview where Johnson reflected on his upcoming departure from the popular basketball analysis program.

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