Ernie Johnson Finds Out He's a Sports Broadcasting HOF Inductee From Charles Barkley

[@trenthinton1263]

It's long overdue. Ernie is my favorite, how he keeps Kenny,Chuck, and Shaq in line while letting them still shine is special. Congrats Ernie

[@BIGGDUDE42]

Keeps them in line??? Without them, that show would suck. Charles & Kenny are the ones responsible for the popularity of the show. So 'Master Ernie' doesn't keep anyone in line!

[@randomguy19166]

​@@BIGGDUDE42yup. Stop you're hating. That show has no direction without him. Pretty obvious. Pair Ernie up with wade, kg, JJ, draymond, and he still gets that show to work.

[@FreddieJ65]

​@@BIGGDUDE42 Kenny would be coaching middle school girls without Erine putting up with his lame antics. Ernie is the Godfather

[@maxvendome8662]

​@@FreddieJ65you're crazy. Kenny is amazing on T.V.. you realize it even more when he's in other spaces . Bro is witty af and very lively.

[@FreddieJ65]

@@maxvendome8662 OOOKAY Kenny. You're the best at everything. You're not cringe with bad takes at all. You never ramble on never making a point or picking a side. You certainly don't flip flop on views or ever make horrible jokes.

[@ShadowedAgony]

Chuck HAD to be the one to tell him. These two brought a lot of joy to a lot of people and helped me smile during days I didnt think possible. Ernie deserves it.

[@dougdrazga4461]

And you can tell Chuck respects the hell out of Ernie, too.

[@stevefrank3599]

nah, theres no way he didnt know ahead of time. he knew

[@jamesdukes597]

​@@dougdrazga4461but he didn't not everyone is going to know something just because someone didn't tell them

[@vinnyl264]

@@stevefrank3599this is actually starting to become more of a thing. They don’t announce it until after these messages so the inductees don’t know

[@brianschaffer9220]

And they’ve worked together for now 24 years

[@250miles2]

There's something genuine and heartwarming about a friend genuinely happy for another friend's success. Both Ernie's initial reaction ("What's going on, Chuckster?") and Barkey's wanting to tell him the news oozes with wholesome goodiness.

[@RR-in7do]

That makes this whole thing.

[@FATillery]

Indeed.

[@ivywoodxrecords]

2 Words: Pretentious. Prick. (For Ernie but Shaq and Barkely you right behind, Ringo gets a pass)

[@easymoneyproductions9898]

WHATS GOING ON CHUCKSTER😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ce7768]

Just starting crying. Ernie is one of a kind. Congrats Ernie, its well deserved ..

[@gameguy12321]

Bro same lol

[@Zhuyans]

Fag

[@Sm-rq9ll]

crying? come on now

[@perrycoffey5410]

​@@Sm-rq9lli know man a prime example of a parasocial relationship

[@ninshu412]

@@perrycoffey5410 Or maybe people just like to see a good man get the highest honor for something he's been doing for the past 30+ years? Ya'll are talking about people caring too much, but you seem to care about what they're doing lol. It's not you. Why does this matter to you so much?

[@WaveOfTheRager]

Overdue and fully deserved. Even how he accepted that news shows the kind of humble, funny and brilliant man he is. Too much love for Erneh!

[@newagain9964]

Overdue? Just because he worked for a long time…

[@Eli-ss9gj]

@@newagain9964no, because he’s been a QUALITY broadcaster for a long time.

[@newagain9964]

@@Eli-ss9gj bruh. He’s a cookie cutter carbon clone. A corporate drone. Not diff form joe Buck and the rest

[@grandtheftaudio6386]

@@newagain9964 no he isnt and youre just hating at this point. you can tell the amount of time and dedication he puts into his craft and the respect and admiration he garners from those who work with him, ESPECIALLY those gentlemen who share the NBA on TNT set with him. Just say you spoke out of turn and move on with your day.

[@Eli-ss9gj]

@@newagain9964 way to tell us you’re just talking out of your ass lmao

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

This made us so emotional watching. Ernie has always been real, genuine, professional, loving and such a great guy. For Chuck to make that announcement says a lot. They’ve known each other for years and can consider each other brothers. Ernie definitely earned that. Congrats, Ernie!

[@tacotom3492]

Not gonna lie, I'm tearing up. Ernie is awesome and a great family man . He deserves it . 👍😭🤣

[@NicolaiBolas]

It is impossible not to love Ernie Johnson. I think it is safe to say that the Hall of Fame exists so that people like Ernie can be in it. Just a genuinely good person and a fantastic broadcaster!

[@andimproud]

"Chuckster..what are you talking about?" So in the feels. You deserve it, Ernie.

[@Enoc63]

Teary eyed for Ernie, couldn’t be happier for him 🥹

[@bakerman10]

He's simply a gem. We're lucky to listen to him.

[@trlprk]

I concur 👍

[@seffishestopal5950]

I bet Ernie Johnson Sr. would be so proud of his son and what he's accomplished. What an illustrious career he's had.

[@EnjoySackLunch]

@@angrywolves766and Dick Lovemaker

[@Zeshan-u9t]

To raise someone like EJ, he must've had a beautiful soul

[@john_avernia]

He earned it. He's a kind, thoughtful and decent man. On top of being a great sportscaster.

[@The_IcemaN_723]

Ernie is a good man. Need more like him.

[@StevenLeeStudios]

The man has represented himself his whole career with class. Just a testament to his bravado, swag, and professionalism. Guy is the best sports broadcaster in my opinion. Nothing but Class. Well deserved.

[@dennissvitak148]

This is exactly why we love Ernie. Humble, and a genuinely good person.

[@jakenbake9878]

Very well deserved! I’ve always loved any show that Ernie has been on. His passion transfers through the screen and never fails to mix entertainment with information.

[@theverbalunderground]

Well Deserved 💯 Congratulations, Ernie!

[@ItsYaBoi34]

Congratulations to Ernie! I honestly didn’t know that particular HOF was a thing but he definitely embodies what a hall of famer is.

[@rollin60z]

I love that man he is like the glue on the TNT show kinda wish he got a bigger audience to receive this like in the Finals, but nonetheless it's well deserved 🙌

[@AnontheGOAT]

@user-tt1fr3bm3yNot even that. The TNT crew doesn’t do Finals broadcasts. It’s all ESPN.

[@cartiaekreacts]

Welllll deserved such a kind spirit always humble always doing what’s best for everybody else u def deserve this Ernie so happy for you

[@limitedbom2206]

Well deserved. Absolutely fantastic person on and off camera, and has been working in this scene for a looooong time. God bless him and the whole tnt crew.

[@NikkiDoesStufff]

Tearing up for a man I’ve never met. He’s so deserving. Congrats Ernie! The people love you 💛

[@Bobby-hu1ob]

Man Ernie! Congrats! You need an award for putting up with Chuck, Shaq, and Kenny for all these years! Lol I know you love it and I don't blame you! I see you doing so many sports broadcasting shows and when I hear your voice it tells me that there is integrity, truth and genuine reporting. Thank you so much!! Well deserved! Chuck, great job presenting this!

[@nickjames73]

His reaction tells it all. Pure class. Love Ernie.

[@KevinORourke25]

Ernie, so deserved. What a great carrer.

[@seanbarrett4127]

So happy for Ernie ,so well deserved and how special it must have felt to have Charles be the one to tell him.

[@ArrghhMatey]

MUCH deserved. i love Ernie truly. such a kind man and a big part of a lot of people's lives.

[@jordanbabcock9349]

I watch zero basketball games but I'm always watching this show/clips. Ernie is deserving of this achievement he earned!

[@MrsCrazyrange]

I’m Irish and only get to watch the clips on KZbin but Ernie seems like such a humble guy. Love him doing the basketball coverage with Sir Charles, Shaq and Kenny!

[@adamdesanti6713]

"This is big... this is big." "Issa honour and a privilege." Chuckster really has broadcasting chops. He set up the moment well and made it special. Congratulations EJ!

[@shaneyboy619]

Nothing but love for Ernie. What a wonderful human being ❤

[@Justso_Weather_Vain]

One of the most genuine moments ever!

[@patrickbryan9046]

So deserved. Saw the piece about how he helps his disabled son around the clock when he doesn’t work. Good dude

[@Thaeffintruth]

Man that's so great, well deserved. There are very few people in the media who are as genuinely humble and good people as Ernie is. Congrats man!

[@brunopavesi8159]

I can't think of a more deserving dude, I can't think of a better guy to announce it, and I've never seen a more sincere reaction. Love you Ernie, you're a legend.

[@joeydrummer7929]

Love how he calls him Chuckster lol. So damn wholesome . Either way he deserves it . Good for him

[@MrTV-cs3mu]

Congrats Ernie 🎉

[@GreenhornPhototaker]

Such a wonderful moment, well done to everyone involved and well deserved Ernie!

[@Username12665]

I love this man. What a great man.

[@philipdileo3750]

Congratulations Ernie! You are true gentleman, and a wonderful broadcaster!! Well deserved!

[@chefbuttersworth1028]

Congratulations, well deserved

[@segmu4376]

"Hey, youngster. What a cool day?" Icey cold veins with humility.

[@ricsreptiles9531]

"Chuckster what are you talking about?" This dude is so wholesome, so deserved

[@coheedvolta33]

Grew up watching and listening to Ernie, this is so cool!

[@uns33n]

Earnie deserves this so much. Such an incredible stand up human being. Ernie has really helped the NBA grow in such an amazing way but he also is an impeccable example for what a man should be.

[@Brad_R]

I love EJ, man! Such a humble and caring person.

[@Lloyd00]

Ernie is a national treasure

[@ellemarr7234]

I just love their relationship. Good men supporting each other and showing respect and admiration. We need more of that 👏🏽

[@SobridMusic]

You can see how touched he really is. Congrats Ernie, you're the best!

[@Josh-gx4fu]

there is not a human being that deserved this more... I teared up. And to have Chuck break the news was a genius idea...

[@rezsurfer2808]

That gives me happy emotions for this man. GREAT

[@drakevick1646]

Hell yeah, Ernie! You’re the most memorable commentator in modern nba history outside of Mike Breen. Extremely well deserved, and congratulations!

[@robertbyington7715]

Is there a nicer guy in sports commentary I seriously doubt it. WELL DONE EJ I am a huge fan

[@georgeparker8198]

I'm shocked he wasn't already there. One of the best to ever do it. A whole living legend. We love you Ernie!! Congrats my man!

[@michaelcannon7640]

Ernie has such a good personality that you can’t help but enjoy watching and listening to him.

[@pezboy715]

Definitely crying. Can’t deserve it more than Ernie did. Legend.

[@MicheleLucchesi-c1n]

Great news for Mr Ernie Johnson Jr.: great journalist, great sportscaster, great man, now also broadcasting Hall of Famer. To me (and many other fans, I believe) he was already a hall of famer as a human being for what he and his wife have been doing as parents, for his charity work, and his humble and kind approach to the too often hyped and egotistical world of the NBA. Love you too from Italy!

[@TrendSettaRico]

Well deserved! Huge Congrats Ernie 💪🏾💪🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🐐🐐

[@justinjoseph6966]

Congrats, Ernie! You absolutely deserve it!

[@ivanho34]

I love Ernie and Chuck's relationship, you can tell they really love one another!

[@mikeayia8819]

Not overdue but just at the perfect time we’ll deserved Ernie Johnson after 34 years you have come to this moment in your life , may the rest of your life be filled with brightness

[@randyduncan4004]

Such a PRO and Wonderful Human. Ernie has a HUGE heart and a great personality of kind humbleness.

[@cmel7841]

I don't think they realize how incredible that show is, seriously, people that don't even watch basketball love that show. well deserved

[@aghoshhajra]

Ernie Johnson belongs in the human being HOF. Congrats to him and his lovely family.

[@giiotm8272]

Congrats big ernie!! dude been in the game longer than anyone

[@brbosen]

This is such a wholesome moment in sports.

[@RayK236]

Well done Ernie on this achievement. You deserve this dude

[@Giessepe]

Ej is the man Fr. He’s just so real and authentic when he talks on the media. I pray for more Ernie’s in sports media 💪

[@AvantiMusicNJ]

Couldn’t have happened to a better guy! Making me tear up a bit with his good friend Chuck getting to tell him

[@SirPaul928]

Talk about perfect. Chuck telling Ernie. Man, great stuff.

[@Bella_M26]

Well deserved 🙌🏾

[@hughesaz]

I had the same reaction as when I heard that Don Coryell had been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame..... "How the hell was he no in there already?!?!?!" Ernie is a fantastic broadcaster and seems to be an even better person. Such a well earned honor.

[@joeschmoe5009]

Congrats Ernie! You definitely deserve it!

[@rohanlawrence]

Shedding happy tears for a man I don't even know. Sometimes we don't even know how we reach people with Positivity. Never Change Ernie...Never Change

[@AkoToMarjon]

Well deserved Ernie😊

[@ericlarsen4050]

Could we all agree, Ernie Johnson look fantastic at 67 years old.

[@KrispyChicken7]

Damn there’s so much love for Ernie. Such a class act ❤

[@j.r.r.toking]

Ernie is a class act and I'm glad Chuck was the one to give him the news.

[@mr.castle]

Ernie is so Humble because if there's a guy that deserves that honor is him.😂

[@TyClark]

One of the best dudes around. Have enjoyed every moment I have got to spend with him! Love ya 🎉

[@nicolasmarks6945]

I mean... This could not be more deserved!!! He is so ridiculously good at his job. And just a wonderful man. EJ to the Hall!!!

[@TheBeanGreen]

Nobody deserves this more. And being presented by Chuck was awesome. Sometimes you forget these guys are doing an actual job because of how natural they've become at it. Will always love their chemistry and hope it continues for many more years!

[@KyleKnoblauch]

Those of us between our late 30s-early 40s know how much EJ means to the game we love, and homie has been putting in work week in and week out for 35 plus years for the same company, and along the way has made the NBA a talking point for every household in America that appreciates and loves the sport of basketball just like EJ does.... Cheers, Brother, you deserve it!

[@bg0420]

We’ll deserved, EJ. Been listening to you for a while. Class act

[@FeatheredAndLethal]

Least they can do for having to put up with those knuckleheads all these years

[@kristinholsapple2587]

I am watching 5/22/24 and to think that Ernie, Chuck , Shaq, Kenny are no longer is truly heartbreaking...Ernie soooo deserved this ...What a gentleman

[@acs7991]

Nothing has ever been more deserved. Love and respect EJ.

[@caras2004]

That made me smile today. Thank you

[@BrianSchaffer]

Glad Charles was the one that got to tell Ernie. Been working together there for almost 25 years.

[@ddanelle4729]

Couldn't have happened to a more professional broadcaster and most importantly a more terrific person. Congratulations are in order Ernie.

[@bmd1825]

Ernie is such a solid example of how to be a friend, father, husband, son and man...👊🏾👊🏿👊🏽👊🏻🇺🇸

[@chief3378]

The chuckster bring an Ernie to tears congratulations Ernie always love you guys on basketball tonight on TNT

[@TC_603]

LOVE YA ERNIE! WELL DESERVED!

[@TVResults]

Such a great voice and personality. Ernie brings enjoyment to any broadcast he's part of. Well deserved, thank you Ernie!

[@dannoonan6215]

I remember when it was Ernie in the studio & Bob Neal, Doug Collins & Hubie Brown calling the games

[@lescarpio]

Im so happy for him! I dont even watch basketball, i just watch Inside The NBA and clips on YT, and Shaq, Chuck, Ernie, and Kenny are a great bunch. Ernie definitely deserves it!

[@parkerware8346]

"Chuckster, what are you talking about?.... Hey Underdog, what a cool day, huh?" Something about these two lines in particular just really gets me. EJ seems like he genuinely considers himself to be the luckiest guy in the world.

[@ModernElectricRecordings-bl6bs]

Ernie is the absolute man. Not only the best at what he does, keeping those three lunatics in check every night, but truly a great person, and a great MAN. CONGRATULATIONS, ERNIE, Well deserved.

[@Lunalastrega]

Seeing beautiful humans get the recognition they deserve is an understated joy in this life, and I love this so much.

[@TisDana]

He so deserves this, if for no other reason than having to sit between Shaq and Barkley all these years. ❤