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Ernie Johnson has been the host of Inside the NBA on TNT since 1990, while also covering baseball and college basketball for the network. Johnson is a six-time Emmy Sports winner and one of the best sportscasters ever.
With more than 30 years of experience on television, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $16 million. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Johnson amassed his wealth from his salary from Turner Sports. The 66-year-old reportedly earns $5 million per year.
The Inside the NBA crew recently signed new deals to remain together on the air for the years to come. Charles Barkley's rumored extension is reportedly worth upwards of $200 million, so Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal got raises.
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"I always say there are 'Got to, jobs' and 'Get to, jobs,' and the four of us clearly have 'Get to, jobs,'" Johnson said in a press release. "It's been a journey of a lifetime to work on this show, with Charles, Kenny, and Shaquille at the desk and alongside such an amazingly talented crew behind the scenes. I'm very blessed."
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Ernie Johnson's career
Ernie Johnson is the son of former MLB player and sports commentator Ernie Johnson Sr. EJ went to the University of Georgia and finished with a major in Journalism. He started his broadcasting career in 1977 on a local network in Georgia.
After more than 10 years on the local scene, Ernie joined TNT in 1989. He became the host of Inside the NBA a year later and the rest is history. He also calls baseball on TBS and can be seen in Turner Sports' coverage of college basketball in March.
Ernie Johnson's mother passes away at 94
Ernie Johnson's mother, Lois Johnson, passed away at the age of 94 on January 17. Inside the NBA paid tribute to the matriarch of the Johnson family on Thursday's show. Ernie was understandably not on the show, with Kevin Frazier filling in for him.
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O'Neal shared stories about Mrs. Johnson. Barkley said she was a great parent not just to Ernie, but to them as well. Smith said the bond they have is much bigger than basketball, while O'Neal praised her for raising Ernie, who he called the greatest gentleman he has ever met.
We send our thoughts and prayers to the Johnson family.
