70-year-old wants to spend more time with family Johnson leaving after 37 years in role Ernie Johnson, the widely loved host of Inside the NBA , has announced he will step away at the end of the current season after 37 years in the role. Johnson made the announcement on social media on Wednesday...
Source: [Guardian US](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/28/ernie-johnson-beloved-host-of-inside-the-nba-to-step-away-from-show-at-end-of-season)