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Ernie Johnson to leave Inside the NBA after this season
Ernie Johnson announced Wednesday that this season will be his last as host of Inside the NBA.[3, 4] Johnson made the announcement on social media, saying "it's just time."[1, 9, 10] The Guardian reported the 70-year-old wants to spend more time with his family.[1]
The Athletic reported Johnson cited heart issues as a contributing factor.[10] ESPN reported it was Johnson's decision to step away.[9]
Johnson joined the show in 1990, and The Guardian reported he is leaving after 37 years in the role.[1, 10] Mediaite described Inside the NBA as an Emmy Award-winning show.[3]
Why it matters Johnson said heart issues were a contributing factor and that he wants to spend more time with his family.[1, 10]
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Of the 8 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 3 are center and 4 are right of center (3 of them in the Right group). 2 more are not rated.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: Newsweek (−0.30), Mediaite (+0.04), Forbes (+0.19).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), Fox News (+1.52), IJR (+1.52).
Not rated The Athletic, ESPN. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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