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Luka Doncic Shows Love To Ernie Johnson After Announcing Retirement From ‘Inside The NBA’

First on TNT and now on ESPN, the “Inside the NBA” crew consisting of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith has been the most entertaining pre and postgame show in the league. Unfortunately, it appears this season…

By Daniel Starkand · Lakers Nation

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Ernie Johnson announced he will retire from hosting 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years.
Luka Doncic showed support for Johnson on social media following the retirement announcement.
Johnson disclosed in his announcement video that he has dealt with heart issues in recent years.

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Ernie Johnson announced his retirement from hosting 'Inside the NBA' after a 37-year run, drawing tributes from across the basketball world including Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. Doncic reacted to the news on social media by calling the veteran broadcaster the greatest of all time, while NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement praising Johnson's profound impact on the league and broadcasting.

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Luka Doncic Shows Love To Ernie Johnson After Announcing Retirement From ‘Inside The NBA’

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