Ernie Johnson Interview On ESPN's First Take | First Take | April 5, 2017

[@chery050]

He deserves to be in a hall of fame. Great man.

[@ericlegend95]

He definitely will be, no doubt.

[@mcasianbistro]

Aravinda Dilshan he done more in sports then just hosting

[@eleven5798]

Aravinda Dilshan Disrespect Elevator Ernie Johnson again and he'll pop yo ass

[@dankburrito4219]

sivan ferna His influence on sports tv, he's the leader of the show. Listen to what he says. He's an icon who puts hours into what he does.

[@geekydiplomat]

That's a guarantee

[@nnnn-gw2wy]

That panel could not have been possible without this man, I love him

[@jonathanhines6215]

TehransVeryOwn he's the Balance, he's the Force

[@MrCocoMocoLoco2]

TehransVeryOwn and I’m like # 666.

[@WH15P3R3R]

He's the Point Guard for that team.

[@samfraley4570]

This guy should go down in the history books as a legend in the sport. Like Craig Sager

[@TzaTed]

RIP Big Lez 26/1/19 what are ya talking abeet

[@mariocabrera381]

He made the hall of fame

[@johnshewbart9040]

He will man we all love Ernie

[@williamjordan1801]

Ernie Johnson is a Craig Sager that loves and takes care of his family . If i’m not mistaken, Sager took a marrow transplant from his own son and then took him out of his will after the fact. I’m sure he wasn’t a scum bag, but it was a shitty thang to do.

[@Jalen.3]

And Stuart Scott

[@deathitself6985]

Ernie Johnson MVP man i love this dude he is such a professional and seems so honest and open minded.

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

Yeah that guys is awesome. Hes losing his hair dealing with all those black folks lol

[@ChiefMoteef]

+Brandon Espinosa lol...u son of a bitch

[@dennisoh213]

Brandon Espinosa he is black

[@TruthisHere78]

Dennis Oh Stop just stop

[@deathitself6985]

+Brandon Espinosa Haha yea but its not about black or white :D its about shaq and Chuck man Kenny is professional like Ernie but maan those 2 barbeque chickens

[@quentinwooten30]

ernie is possibly the most likeable guy in the world

[@josephmaelo]

Fax

[@SibuSulelo]

Yeah

[@rbnslime3853]

@@SibuSulelo Stephen wonder boy Thompson

[@elm4380]

The real fucking 🐐🐐🐐🐐, no Ernie no Inside the NBA

[@sstar202]

chris correa add Sir Charles and Kenny to that. if it wasn't for those two, Inside would be another boring post-game show.

[@apexways4733]

Joseph Edric Tiamson replace chris webber with kenny

[@johanndiaz8387]

Apexways 47 replace Kenny with Webber*

[@col_db_looded]

chris correa soooooo truuuu

[@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997]

they can get rid of Shaq...he adds nothing to the show....replace Shaq with Webber!

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

Shoutout Ernie's wife for fighting the good fight. We gotta stop the horrors happening to these kids, man. Respect.

[@jvjustvibes9103]

Respect ✊

[@seveylee9865]

"Ernie isn't white. He's lightskinned" - Shaq

[@lukakai5932]

Sevey Lee when he say that?

[@jovanss2361]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@silvercose4512]

Luka Kai during one of the open courts

[@fucku4435]

Facts

[@thesavage5783]

Sevey Lee naw he’s white. No one would like to be or claim to be black lmao

[@hawardgomes9698]

Could you imagine Inside the the NBA without Ernie? Just wouldn't be the same. Love this man!

[@andrewhughes3372]

The reason why ej and inside the NBA are the goats is because they are just theirselves on the show, they aren't mad cringy like NFL live and on sportscenter where they try to hard to be cool and funny

[@johnnypierre5793]

Doodoo Brown eggsatcly

[@ShaqTown]

Doodoo Brown Yup 100 percent

[@mcnalga]

Doodoo Brown yes their chemistry is too dam good

[@urwrstntmre]

Doodoo Brown Exactly right; ESPN shows are just tense and awkward to watch

[@BigstickNick]

I do like Prime on NFL Network. Other then that, yes. If the crew did all sports. I'd watch them.

[@gunmuratilban8667]

EJ is such a legendary host, he can balance humor and professionalism so well.

[@Kennyarnold16]

"I'm not dumb enough to swing on chuck." ernie is a black man!!! Ernie is invited to the cookout and gets a seat at the spades table! lol

[@watz0951]

EJ is a living legend God Bless him & his Family

[@htownblack9184]

Ernie seems to such a great soul...I've always liked him

[@johnberry2678]

"You not gon work me like a dog and not pay me"

[@sylvesterman10]

They have me on ESPN 1, 2, 3, ESPN News, ESPN U, ESPN Radio, and then come up with that puny check

[@sylvesterman10]

@Holy Drug Lord that was after when Shaq chimed in 😂 muy bien gracias

[@sstar202]

John Berry oh god Chuck roasting ESPN is the funniest shit on Inside The NBA this season. lol

[@mursuka80]

And none of the hosts at ESPN said shit, so it is true what Chuck said. That was awesome.

[@zacharyrizzo3952]

El loco

[@isaiahthomas4444]

G.O.A.T. 🐐

[@wattrocks]

fucking facts, dude is a great man.

[@grandpriest9119]

EJ's Neato stat of the night. presented by...

[@fitzduck]

Grand Priest no one

[@Brian-dr8jd]

oh come on Ernie...

[@dilo1138]

unsullied by sponsership

[@antoniohawkins3756]

Nobody

[@Ronnie-mx1wu]

Unsullied by sponsorship.

[@fakephoenixprince]

My main man! Respect to the OG.

[@blacknappa]

Ernie is the man

[@munozballer]

Ernie the OG

[@AkhirahOverDunya85]

Ernie!!! Finally a reason to watch this show again lol

[@brandonsoto7225]

"Ernie, lemme tell you somethin'.."

[@GARCATCH_]

Brandon Soto "to be honest with you"

[@derekant1612]

Brandon Soto I read it in his voice lmao

[@smoothSnake23]

Brandon Soto "first of all..."

[@AngelMartinez-fl7vg]

That's "turrible".

[@kennethdaniel8055]

erneh lissen here

[@burhanghney1220]

ernie is a fighter, legend and icon. love this dude

[@mbroshi92]

This dude has accomplished so much. I remember playing NBA live 2004 playing the dunk contest and to this day I believe him and Kenny Smith had the most hilarious all Star weekend commentary in a basketball game ever

[@Maal7432]

mBroshi92 - YES. Live 2005, though.

[@thatniggaghost83]

Underdog put that on a t-shirt

[@woohoowilly]

William Anderson nice name

[@abaasmohamed7019]

William Anderson put it on my email and resend it

[@tarikabdullah6758]

go on IG and checkout Jessicarycheal. her line Underdog is dope!

[@sawyerleemoore]

Ernie is a legend! So glad he's fought through cancer and continues to be on TV. Inside the NBA is my favourite sports broadcast (even more than First Take).

[@Cortellw]

6 kids? Ernie Damnn

[@marquisenicholson4259]

Brandon Washington he adopted some

[@323lalo123]

Dont sleep on ernie hes a sex machine!!

[@artty132]

he had some good Jesus Juice lol

[@assface1085]

Brandon W Yup. My boy Ernie getting it in even at 80!

[@edonbytyqi3157]

Brandon W did he adopt the handicap kid

[@garretcathers8408]

I love EJ. He makes basketball even more enjoyable to watch.

[@Jry088]

Now this guy is the GOAT, great guy, great class act. What he said for Craig at his memorial was truly something. We miss you Craig!

[@swagger234]

Ernie 🐐🐐🐐🐐 Johnson

[@upforanything5214]

ernie johnson might be one of the greatest people ive ever had the pleasure of knowing thanks to television. So much respect for him

[@Ashcash95]

Inside the NBA is better than damn near any basketball show I've seen in the years I've been watching pro ball. Those guys are real, honest and love the game

[@saads1984]

Ernie is a man amongst men

[@wickedwood04]

Ernie is by far my favorite sports commentator.

[@kylewilliams8028]

Ernie is like the cool dad of three crazy kids. Inside the NBA is GOAT

[@teazy7468]

Ernie the man. And he's a fellow believer

[@johnkttraining]

Marquis De Sade it doesnt matter what denomination. So long as he knows the LORD.

[@GODchaser_in_2024]

John KT I've actually heard him quote scripture before

[@kevinbeard4595]

Ernie is the Yoda of inside the NBA 😊

[@st.christopher7614]

He’s that type of tv personality that you don’t even have to see his face as soon as you hear his voice you know it’s Ernie ....can’t really imagine sports without him at this point

[@johanndiaz8387]

Love this man, Chuck and EJ only reason I watch TNT to be honest

[@mizztree81]

I lOVE EJ! Been watching inside the NBA since the late 1990s and it has always been a phenomenal show!

[@johnnycee9325]

"Ernie? sing this verse with me it's goin get 2 million KZbin hits!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@piochin23]

Ernie is the GOAT at what he does. Respect to the OG

[@barryernest9260]

How can you love this man ... Ernie you’re appreciated

[@Chris_Swish_OtM]

I always tell myself to appreciate him while he’s still here doing tv

[@sportswithjarretthoffman7977]

Inside the NBA would not work if anyone but Ernie was the host great man, great personality

[@KyleKnoblauch]

Ernie raised me through the television on TBS and TNT starting in 1989, and watching this is bringing a tear to my eye, he truly is on of our planets best ambassadors on doing things the right way. 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@nicblank09]

Where were your parents lmao

[@jonavanortiz]

Ernie's the best out of the TNT crew

[@nathanjordan4999]

6 kids? Ernie seems like that kind of guy that goes raw lol!

[@spmrs13]

Nathan Jordan 😂😂😂😂

[@snuffmeister6720]

four are adopted btw. ernie is the man, nothing but respect for him.

[@RicardoGarcia-li7bw]

Nathan Jordan some are adopted

[@ricksanchez6510]

Nathan Jordan Most of them are adopted and one of them have some condition that he cant walk or move w/out help. You fucking moron stop making jokes.

[@A7OldRscplayer]

it's a joke fam chill virgin lul

[@carlitobrigante4999]

earnie your the man! I dont know what I will do when this show isnt around anymore.

[@carlosdcpcg]

Love him in Inside the NBA an specially on Open court the chemistry this guy's have its special to watch.

[@BallKnower]

Ernie the GOAT Johnson

[@ludwinmax18]

Everybody love Ernie

[@raheem4958]

Iam constantly surprised how well Ernie is very educated every day

[@vincentortiz7699]

The G.O.A.T.

[@joe62591]

ernie is a true professional and the reallll mvp. he speaks wisdom. and everyone listens

[@BIGFACTSENT]

He was being nice saying shaq name he didn't want to leave him out but Kenny and Charles are the best on the show

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Never thought I'd see ej on espn. I've seen it all lol

[@alexanderbreschi90]

The way he says handicapped child show that he's a great man , no sugar coated , no self pity... just reality, love and support

[@stalkerstomper3304]

Buy his book as a show of gratitude for his contributions to sports, entertainment, and most of all... his humanity. Dude's a class act with a big heart.

[@2timothy23]

Ernie Johnson; class act and always professional. He is the glue that holds those nuts together and that show wouldn't be the same without him.

[@JLin111]

who else watch inside the nba more than the games

[@christianconroy7278]

I love this dude, nothing but class he personifies

[@Ikaika-ys4tj]

6 kids...sounds like he has 9 kids with Kenny chuck and Shaq

[@josuecastillo5802]

its crazy the amount of respect he gets from this table. Ernie is a legend!

[@SuperTrey807]

That Guy's a real class act

[@flowerroad5951]

Inside the NBA is the best. I watch it more than NBA games 😂

[@gabekcpoku9757]

Whn Ernie speaks,even dead pple listen...He's so humble n his words are weightier than a four score

[@harissahab2743]

Man I wish we still have years and years of Inside the NBA, these guys are legends especially Ernie 🐐 I can’t imagine Inside the NBA without those 4

[@project10bball]

he has a great energy about him

[@TPTP8080]

Inside the NBA really is pure gold. Always get some great laughs and good convo out of those guys.

[@colinwilliamson48]

love Ernie's loyalty and his defense of Chuck/Shaq/Kenny's analysis, you can tell he believes it too

[@kingwinky1914]

Speak Ernie! Putting out Facts and Spittin WISDOM! COME ON!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@simonsays7077]

I under estimated Ernie's role on the show. I thought that they didnt need him on the show with Chuck and Kenny at first (& now Shaq), but, it is obvious he is the foundation, the work horse, the glue, the clean up man that keeps the machine well oiled.

[@leesalisa]

Respect everything this man said.

[@David-mu8hn]

So much respect for this man.

[@59ersfootball]

I respect this man so much.

[@Lucid874]

First Take x Inside the NBA would be the most ambitious and greatest cross over of all time

[@carlosinda3553]

Erine a class act

[@adriannngp2012]

he is in complete understanding of his enviroment and its purpose, complete control of his motives and is able to explain how his surroundings work like they do

[@michaelhogg324]

Ernie, is a great person! I have to say if you haven't read his book it is a MUST READ! I hope that he publishes some more books in the near future.

[@______jsh______]

Inside The NBA is the best not just a basketball show, but the best sports show ever!

[@johnnyhernandez5539]

Man, Ernie. My words are indescribable for what I think of this man. Love the guy so much. Show would be nothing with out Ernie !

[@naothi]

When Ernie speaks, everyone listens. What a man

[@maddenwhore]

So well spoken

[@superdan9703]

Ernie Johnson is one of the best guys ever

[@kbell7834]

OG Ernie!!

[@M_Moran]

Man is a living legend

[@HustlersParadise]

Ernie is the 🐐

[@nickmessner700]

Is there any surprise that such a good man raised good children that reach out to help take care of their handicapped brother? I swear this guy is too wholesome for this world.

[@comp10]

Elevator Ernie!

[@Dclayallday24]

Ernie is a G for life lol, love this guy.

[@brooklynforever1990]

Ernie is just a 💎

[@DoomVonVictor]

Ernie Johnson you the real MVP.

[@eduardoarancibia169]

Got to love Ernie.

[@rano2613]

When the real OG is in the studio even SAS got humble.

[@Damian-ir8gn]

I know I don't see it much

[@luke56]

Ernie is just that nigga man. Nothing but love for him

[@frederickdavis5148]

Ej is an OG!

[@ZacharyHankins]

That last answer was golden.

[@osdanyhernandez2420]

Ernie is one of the most likeable guys on tv. Just gotta love the guy

[@BlueAmerican26]

This panel can only pray to be as good as Ernie and the inside panel.