NOTHING should break up the NBA on TNT crew

Discussing the potential end to the NBA on TNT/Inside the NBA crew amid NBA rights conversations
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[@pboogity8309]

You lose Ernie and the production crew, the show isn’t the same. Thats the concerning part.

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Facts

[@icetray2727]

Facts there’s no other production crew that’s laughing along with the hosts like Inside the NBA.

[@mshell1959]

100%

[@trainerrob1622]

Amazon can absorb it and re-brand it the same way they did with Top Gear and it has to be Amazon. That show is a bit too spicy for NBC.

[@JordansCourt23]

Exactly! Ernie is a pro with the flow, and that production crew is obviously brilliant and brings the standard for effort.

[@EAmotion]

Without Ernie as the godfather it doesn’t work

[@azrielnguyen9586]

Just keep Ernie and Chuck, bring in Vince Carter and anybody else to replace the others.

[@perrywashup5168]

Facts

[@jordanlopez2670]

@@azrielnguyen9586Ernie said he will never leave turner

[@marteseharris792]

Cappppp

[@leatherface964]

​@@jordanlopez2670I wonder if he could work for both

[@Quez22]

Inside the NBA should start their own podcast.

[@jme2116]

For sure an uncensored version of inside the nba would be the best

[@michaelscottpapercompany6191]

That won’t be worth their time( money). I think they all riding off into the sunset as Inside The NBA dies.

[@matthewchristopher16]

​@@michaelscottpapercompany6191they'd still make quite a bit of money doing podcasts, and I really don't think they care that much about TNTs money lol all of these dudes are wealthy

[@halftime814]

They could but they wont..lol

[@alihuchyad7929]

the problem is ernie said he’s never leaving tnt so it’s very complicated

[@zb2747]

Honestly, the show is better than most TV shows in general. Aside from basketball, I always look forward to inside the NBA

[@eddiebenton7588]

That's the only reason we watch TNT. Inside the NBA is the best on tv.

[@mruhopper]

Facts. I can guarantee you the second they lose Inside the NBA I will never have a reason to watch TNT ever again.

[@Richking213]

TNT will lose their NBA rights outright….. they’ll still cover NCAA, MLB, NHL. But Bringing back NBA on NBC will be way better anyway

[@ShadyDBZ4]

NBA & AEW on TNT for me.

[@brett444]

I'll simply never watch the NBA again. It's a terrible product as is, and now they wanna take the only good thing away that is offered through the regular season

[@darrenbaxter7034]

😢😢😢😢

[@jimmytheenlightenedcentrist]

I REALLY love the way he describes them as “The Standard”. It shows such respect and admiration that that group of guys TRULY deserve.

[@AlphaBuckeye]

The NBA is going to regret leaving TNT and losing inside the nba.

[@psedoali]

Actually Discover is going to regret losing the nba. They said 2 years ago they didn’t need them (failed CEO). Then under bid for deal

[@mylessmith8059]

Or maybe Warner bris should’ve matched nbc/amazon offers 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@juliocastaneda5940]

Thing about it is, is that Warner Bros/Discover knew that the NBA was going to renegotiate the TV deals coming into this year and didn't want to offer the money necessary to keep TNT in the NBA market. Their network makes that kind of money because of Inside the NBA being apart of that network. And basically saying we will no longer justify paying 2.6 billion dollars a year to be the NBA "B" lineup anymore because it's too expensive for the new team that took TNT. What this does now is basically bury TNT after the end of the 2025 season when TNT is no longer associated with the NBA. Since cable networks as a whole, has been dying as well. It is unfortunate because it is a cutthroat business and sometimes institutional shows like Inside the NBA gets kicked in because of it. I however have a feeling, these guys all 3 or even Ernie himself will team up to do a podcast to just keep the continuity of those 4 brothers together because especially Ernie, but Kenny, Shaq and Charles has been an institution of the NBA for nearly 25 years now. Obviously Ernie started it all, but over the years get Kenny and Charles then Shaq, all 4 of those guys have made what Inside the NBA an institution to the sport. It's just sad to see that institution go when it makes its final live broadcast at the end of next year's conference finals last game.

[@TheKasun1991]

Shaq becoming to sensitive , might ko chuckster 😂😂😂

[@Richking213]

No

[@TheBoneCharmer93]

TNT cast is similar to the old cast of top gear. You never break up the trio!

[@Cornwall1888]

I’d argue it’s a quartet, Ernie is crucial

[@sxlx]

@@Cornwall1888 Agreed. Quartet. If there's no Ernie, there's no balance.

[@cashjerseyblock2890]

@@Cornwall1888 I thought he was leaving Shaq off. Maybe have him as a recurring guest. He's the newbie and doesn't bring much basketball knowledge wise

[@KD35Champ24]

@@cashjerseyblock2890bro what? Shaq been there for damn near 15 years lol. Pretty sure he knows what he’s talking about.

[@lamarwashington7093]

@@KD35Champ24facts, Shaq elevated the already great group, he was like adding hot sauce to soul food: AMAZING

[@algeldmacher3034]

Corporate greed ruins literally everything

[@thatgirlkells5505]

It really does!!!!

[@Henry-y8b9q]

Inside the nba was thrash

[@K3vo010]

I'm from South Africa and got hooked on basketball many years ago after randomly coming across an inside the nba video on youtube .

[@desttu9531]

Same! As a South African I had no interest in basketball until I saw Inside the NBA. Im sure so many people outside the USA would say the same!

[@Mike_Viola]

Me too!!! Inside the NBA stoked a love for basketball while I still lived in SA, a place where other than that, you would never see basketball on TV. From there it grew and grew and now its one of my favourite sports to watch. The reason the NBA got a bigger media deal in the US, despite losing viewership in the States, is for 2 reasons. 1 - Because its the most viewed sport of the the US sports globally, but 2 - It has a massive social media footprint. I imagine a lot of that is due to Ernie, Kenny Shaq and Chuck. The NBA is about to break apart their golden goose, I dont think they fully realise that yet.

[@allisterdimaculangan4114]

Me too man! Even before ESPN started showing NBA games again on DSTV, Inside the NBA videos on YT was a staple for me to keep up to date on what's happening. The humour and analysis is unmatched, I really hope they don't end this show😢

[@bridgettegrootboom3238]

I'm also from South Africa just love the show. I will miss them. I even tell the people at work about the jokes and basketball.

[@cammy8208]

I’m from South Africa Cape Town. I’ve been watching basketball tv for 4 years and I’m 23😂

[@cbnf7832]

First we lose 2 of the best 3 commentators Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson now we’re losing the best analysts

[@marvymarv959]

You think Shaq and Chuck actually watch the games lol. Tim Legler is actually the best analyst on tv.

[@justaw2982]

⁠@@marvymarv959Whatever who cares if they aren’t the best analysts they are a Emmy award winning show that entertain so many people.

[@MadeForD]

@@marvymarv959 lets be real. we call them analyst just cause it's their official job title but real ones know that the TNT crew is so much more than that. they're pure entertainment and unapologetic about it and that's what makes them great. Emmy-winning great.

[@thatgirlkells5505]

It's really going to be difficult to lose that show!!!!

[@MostlyFish21]

​@@marvymarv959 I agree with you that Tim Legler is the best analyst

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

I’ve never had Stephen bring me to tears. That was brotherly love right here! 😢

[@w_out7631]

It's absolutely disgraceful that the NBA let this happen. Shame on Adam Silver and everyone involved. This was the best thing the NBA had going for it. Ernie and the crew are the best of the best, they literally just won another 3 Emmy's, yet here y'all are canceling it.

[@mylessmith8059]

Blame Warner bros They are the ones that either didn’t want a contract with the nba, or didn’t give them as good of an offer as Amazon and nbc

[@memonomoto7419]

It's literally Turner's fault for not matching NBC's offer

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

Turner isn't as big as the others... sadly

[@juliocastaneda5940]

It's not, but again Warner Bros/Discover is who owns TNT, the blame goes on them, not Turner for not keeping the NBA deal. They are the ones that didn't budge paying for that TV deal, Warner/Discover had the capability to pay that 2.6 bil deal easy... The CEO is who said they weren't so. It's kinda sad because TNT and ABC is who ended up ultimately dethroned CBS and NBC from the NBA in the 90s and 2000s so go figure.

[@qb6570]

😂😂shame on the NBA for making money as a business?? Stop. Blame the CEO of Discover for being cheap and stubborn.

[@raymondayac8283]

Totally unacceptable to cancel this absolutely epic and insanely successful show!! Wtf is the NBA thinking?! Don’t do it!

[@Raxengun]

They're too focused on dollars and cents

[@AdminAbuse]

What is the NBA thinking? Someone else paid more for the rights, do you even understand how that all works or just enjoy throwing words around?

[@brucelau2023]

that is the only reason we watch TNT. Inside the NBA is truly more than a family, they are a part of our lives literally the NBA is going to regret leaving TNT all because of stupid rights bullshit

[@lordfriezachrist6546]

Truly more than family 😂😂. They don't even know who you are

[@flavorlabtoronto]

Than talk to turner.

[@pedrochorao8952]

Stupid rights aka billions of dollars. Say it like it is. Money speaks

[@Wokepaolo]

@@lordfriezachrist6546I get what you are saying but it’s an entertainment

[@marvymarv959]

You’re going too far now lol

[@Emoijcatx8-r]

Cable finished

[@piotrswat169]

Disney will start putting up channels with commercials.Watch.lol

[@fredd_g5880]

Cut the cord ✂️

[@Mo-ei7ig]

Haven’t had cable in almost 9 years

[@jq7889]

Cable been finished bro

[@StopCapN]

Cry

[@jovanbrown9673]

If you’ve seen Ernie lately you get that feel he’s retiring soon

[@KumasiHaze]

Might explain why they finally gave him an award he should've had YEARS ago the other night

[@perrywashup5168]

Especially when he asked Chuck about the final score of a game and chuck start talking about everytime but the game😂had ernie mad asf

[@mobeezy81]

maybe that played a part in Turner not matching the offer

[@kimking5928]

@@KumasiHazeDo you know how many Emmy’s the show and Ernie has? This is not the first.

[@KumasiHaze]

@@kimking5928 yea, i was wrong.

[@aizensama9141]

Inside the NBA is the best reason to even watch the NBA. When it gets to the Finals I barely even watch because they're not covering it.

[@john1023va]

The NBA would lose a lot of views man. It would be a mass exodus if they destroy that crew.

[@madddoggnogood1491]

Exactly. I wish they'd cover the finals

[@AceDRenegade]

Same unless the Finals have two exciting teams but generally I’ll tune out once TNT is done

[@angelajohns2853]

Ernie , Shaq , Kenny Smith and Charles are so Authentic Best , Ernie with the pat and leather Kicks on last night , Guarantee Barkley , Kenny running to board with chair to take them up , Shaq is really a Fool even Serious !

[@richardscott9973]

Well said Stephen.....you ate right I met Ernie when he was on holiday in Italy and he was so generous, interesting amd kind....

[@jayteepanganiban4301]

Given the fact that ernie, chuck, shaq, and kenny are the face of inside the nba. Let's not forget all the people behind the camera. They're all doing great jobs. Their chemistry with the 4 hosts are superb.

[@conradnitty3714]

If I was nbc I’ll take them all

[@4ktkaram395]

Are u Deaf Ernie been with TNT since the 80s

[@kawaiiafangirl]

Ernie is most likely going to stay w/ Turner bc he also works for TBS during the MLB season. NBC may have their own in-house sports people also so it's going to be hard. If Amazon gets the rights, then they could most likely make an offer for Shaq, Kenny, and Chuck but Ernie would most likely stay w/ TNT/ TBS.

[@jojijoestar7233]

@@kawaiiafangirlUnless Dr. J steps in to be host, no other replacement for Ernie is going to get the respect from Shaq, Chuck and Kenny. Those boys always put the Godfather’s fill-in on the BBQ whenever he’s out.

[@voiceofreason2674]

NBC doesn't run a tight ship the same way as TNT does. I'm not a fan of cable but there's something to be said for all the production crew old timers who really know what they're doing. The whole reason inside the NBA works is cuz there's a dozen dudes behind the cameras loaded up with the graphics clips audio and props to really help illustrate the fellas conversation. Go watch Sunday night football or a Notre Dame Saturday game. Plain studios with loads of dead air.

[@drivenrc]

Ernie Johnson is the heart and soul of that show. And everything Stephen A said about Ernie is 100 percent! He is an exceptional man, role model, father and husband. One of the nicest people you will ever meet.

[@SIRUSSAYS]

AYOOOO SIRUS INTERVIEWS CAM'RON ABOUT P. DIDDY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZO7pXyqrKpkmac

[@oscarrobertson5097]

Absolutely the only reason i watched TNT was for Ernie,Chuck Shaq, & Kenny

[@SIRUSSAYS]

AYOOOO SIRUS INTERVIEWS CAM'RON ABOUT P. DIDDY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZO7pXyqrKpkmac

[@krisj827]

This is one of the biggest fumbles in the history of media

[@iizra86]

Preach

[@tanja0411]

Love this. Love how Stephen A talks about Ernie and his friends. Positivity feels good. Wish we could have more 💜

[@samadams2315]

Halftime shows will never be the same 😢 it was the highlight during and after the game.

[@Waldorf2332]

Espn just licensed out CFP playoff games to TNT. TNT can license out inside the NBA to Espn a couple times a week.

[@TheLirJEt86]

Oh wow. Thats extremely interesting. Has that been done before this year? In TV?

[@nixonco9111]

I cannot imagine the NBA without the Inside the NBA 😢.. I've been watching them since we have cable here in my home town back in 1996 and I'm a huge fan ever since. Watching the great Ernie at that time then Kenny, after that Chuck then with Magic at that point. Then C-Webb and latest is Shaq.. Hope they can keep the group together with the wonderful staff and crew in Inside the NBA as well..

[@4ktkaram395]

Ernie Johnson the Goat

[@danielelia2256]

Ernie should not retired, he's still in a very good shape and damn he's the best in what he does!!!

[@SIRUSSAYS]

AYOOOO SIRUS INTERVIEWS CAM'RON ABOUT P. DIDDY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZO7pXyqrKpkmac

[@AdminAbuse]

Great English

[@LegionOfEclaires]

Inside The NBA is better than the actual games.

[@spencermcalpine8021]

Got to keep all of them together!

[@thatgirlkells5505]

Yep. All four must stay. PERIOD!!!!

[@AttilatheThrilla]

This is absolutely heartbreaking news.. I heard it was coming but it’s still so hard to comprehend 💔😭

[@cevinfelix3026]

Stephen A. You're right!!! Keep the group together!!!

[@joeamith838]

That TNT show is actually why I watch basketball sometimes, they're that funny and I know I won't be paying a subscription fee just to watch basketball games.

[@PaulFeldner]

You have to respect Stephan A. Right or wrong he comes from a place of love and respect with no fear to put himself out there whether it’s contentious or unpopular. One of the realest in the game.

[@AdminAbuse]

No love from this fool when talking about Luka lmao

[@Mrcharles.]

Inside the NBA on TNT is like FOX NFL Sunday only it’s the basketball version. It would be a shame if their contract ended next year.

[@kingjayrico3926]

Fox nfl whatever is like junior varsity compared to TNT.. you crazy

[@grinchoi1]

Fox NFL Sunday crew is wild corny

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

@@grinchoi1nfl on nbc seems boring since costas and Al Michaels left

[@momijishookah2427]

FOX NFL Sunday crew's purpose is to stabilize Sunday night consternation in school aged children

[@pirateking7122]

They can just do a podcast together and we all still watch it.

[@yvettewhite4474]

Couldn't have said it better myself!!! That crew is amazing!!

[@thenewdavidandjasonandashl9442]

Good job Steve👍👍👍👍

[@bermudaphil121]

Well said SAS! Well said!!!!👍🏽💯

[@RealJamaicanfood]

It's good when you can compliment your competitors. Even though you said you guys are not completing.

[@3lastname390]

Inside the NBA are so far ahead of everyone, that they have no real competition. Ex: All the other NBA media has to create Hot topics like MJ vs LeBron or compare young players to Legends. They do this to lure in the views. While Inside The NBA will just go off on random stuffs, San Antonio Women, half a tank of gas, or have people randomly beat Kenny to the board.

[@ChristianJosephs]

I totally agree .. these 4 are the NBA for me.

[@intheshell35ify]

Ernie is the only human alive that can keep Chuck and Shaq from tearing each other apart like wild dogs.

[@weluchianigbogu5590]

You just gained a subscriber stephen A. The respect you gave Ernie Johnson.

[@Mello4money]

That group is THE ONLY reason why I keep up with basketball

[@chaunseybillings5381]

Please bring NBA on NBC back and bring the TNT Crew to NBC

[@giyoramalka6344]

100% on point!!

[@ash80510]

Thank you Steven A. Well said.

[@dwaynehenry3281]

NBC we need this

[@chaunseybillings5381]

Please bring NBA on NBC back with the TNT Crew

[@Mittens5044]

Erine ain't leaving tnt for nbc

[@chaunseybillings5381]

@@Mittens5044 if the 💰 right he will

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

@@chaunseybillings5381that could mean Nbc and ABC will broadcast the nba finals by Rotation basis similar how tnt and cbs does it with the ncaa final four

[@-TurboS]

@@chaunseybillings5381he said himself he’s not leaving.

[@high-defRJ]

It's almost easy to say that Ernie is getting there to his retirement as he's nearing 70, and Chuck and Kenny aren't getting younger either as they are on the both sides of 60 years old. But they have the chemistry that made Inside the NBA a culture, a show that is watched by so many even the non-fans, and the camaraderie that those four have is unbreakable. Players (both active and retired) want to talk pre and post-game to them, and enjoy poking fun, with recent example of Ant with Chuck and Brunson with Kenny. It's also a show that have pop culture icons and other sport athletes join in for a fun talk. Maybe it sounds like a pipe dream, but maybe one of those companies should find a way to work and collaborate with TNT next year to have a successor to Ernie Johnson and "audition" who can be the traffic cop to what Kenny, Shaq, and Chuck do on a nightly basis, so Inside the NBA could seamlessly be moved to another company/network, as handful of shows have changed networks in the run, when the new deal kicks in. Don't cut their careers, let them retire on their own with age, and keep the show going forever, and make it one of the long running TV shows ever. Adam Silver should be lucky that Inside the NBA has kept NBA viewership going for all these years.

[@dereks7745]

We should boycott the NBA if we lose this program.

[@brianchu8147]

Thanks for shouting out EJ he indeed represents the standard that many good men strive for

[@terrywarnold]

NBC needs to get them contracts written up ASAP!!!! Bump everyone else.

[@perotal]

Ernie is not leaving TNT and the show is not the same without him. So one way or another it's over

[@danny_milk]

they would need to bring in the production crew as well for it to work….and if Ernie is staying/retiring, at least try to bring in and mold someone like Lefkoe into that role like TNT was trying to do

[@maxmeyers5630]

You don't understand that people might be upset over losing their favorite show? Are you a robot?

[@jdredman]

@@maxmeyers5630 Has to be.

[@karenosa9875]

Damn what you said was so touching....

[@maureencora1]

Ole TEXAS Saying "If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It."

[@flavorlabtoronto]

Sadly tnt is broke

[@maureencora1]

@GregH-bf2ml !?

[@masonharkness6437]

Mate that phrase has been used for decades in plenty of other places across the world lmaoo that isn’t a Texas saying I’m afraid

[@jarredwalker9919]

I'm glad you touched on this.

[@iandhr1]

In a hypothetical situation, where TNT loses NBA broadcasting rights to a different network, that network should hire the Inside The NBA crew. It would certainly be a benefit to the network people watch for Chuck, Shaq, Ernie, and Kenny. Assuming, of course they would be contractually allowed to work for another network.

[@g.holland4862]

I don’t watch NBA games anymore, but I watch their KZbin channel posts. It’s one of my favorite sport shows of all time.

[@Quez22]

They can get rid of TNT if they get rid of Inside the NBA.

[@Richking213]

Your comment makes no sense. TNT is Inside the NBA. Good riddance. NBA on NBC is coming back with the 90’s feel again 🔥🔥🔥

[@galiojusticejustice3191]

​@@Richking213 That's what he's saying

[@JJNeris]

There’s always “The Shawshank Redemption”

[@classicredwine]

So true. That’s the only reason why I pay for my subscription is to watch NBA on TNT. Personally, I will be canceling it after next season if they don’t renew their nba deal

[@Richking213]

@@galiojusticejustice3191 TNT isn’t just the NBA… they cover other sports too.

[@raymondrabelo8965]

Earnie is one the few people on tv who never felt like he was playing some TV personality it's just himself and he seems like one of the nicest humans ever his chemistry with shaq charles and Kenny can't be duplicated if they split up ir join new networks without ernie it's a sad day

[@jamesRay79]

Great Take SAS.

[@ingmarvanderhoek6314]

Did not expect these flowers from SAS for the quartet. Classy move, he seems sincere about the props he is giving. A tip of my Mets hat.

[@cyclonus01]

Draymond is ruining it. They need to get rid of him.

[@nickthomas6475]

That show is hilarious, I hope they keep all three of them 🤔

[@nataliesims6733]

Inside the nba is one of my fav shows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@germainewilliams4593]

Great take by Stephen A. I have very high regard for the Inside Crew....wish them all best!

[@ArthurDayneFirstOfHisName]

Agreed ! And well said

[@FreshYoungDude]

Nice sentiment Stephen. Agree wholeheartedly.

[@jmela13]

It’s despicable how SAS treated Kyrie during Covid

[@jmela13]

⁠this is way over your head. Disagreeing is normal but the public demonization was despicable. You might want to go back and do your research and historical homework, I understand social media has given people the attention span of a goldfish by design, and causes people the inability to comprehend what they read. No one said anything what you wrote. Wake up and grow up.

[@adamviveros7887]

“Law and order”😂😂 it’s so true

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"u on every damn commercial" 😂

[@terryaltherr2481]

1:43 "When you don't see them on the air, you see Law & Order" Man, this brings back memories

[@darrelldog5]

Thank you

[@CTHill-nf6tf]

Even though the NBA is also moving from TNT back to NBC/NBA On NBC it will be great if they can move the crew of Shaq,Charles,Kenny,and Erie there too but if not then it will still be unfortunate,and but either way I will also Damn Sure Miss good & great funny segments of TNT's Inside The NBA such as Shaq's Shaqtin' A Fool Top Five(5) Segment and The Gone Fishin'🐟 Picture Segment during The NBA Playoffs whenever teams get eliminated out of the playoffs but that is just to name a couple of segments on the show but the great memories & reruns will still continue to live on no matter what and it was a damn great run for over 35 years.

[@Raiders-wm5kb]

Ernie was retiring soon anyway. We got to understand all things come to an end.

[@PaulHardrick]

OKAY. ALLOW HIM TO RETIRE AND KEEP THE REMAINING CREW. YOU'RE TALKING AS IF PEOPLE TUNE IN TO WATCH HIM. MOST DON'T.

[@PaulHardrick]

@@AnthonyMercado-1988 AGAIN. HE CAN RETIRE AND MOVE THE FUK ON AN SR CHARLES - SHAQ AND THE JET NEED TO STAY.

[@jojijoestar7233]

@@PaulHardrickNah it just wouldn’t be the same

[@matthie15]

Very classy clip.

[@jsong21]

they need to get off the cable network and just do a youtube podcast. I think they will be excellent with Ernie moderating with Shaq, Kenny, Chuck.

[@officialthomasjames]

Just not the same

[@randypattie9524]

All good things must come to an end. And if this happens in this case, much love and respect to the NBA/TNT crew. The best, and always will be.

[@beencouraged7415]

Stephen A you are not perfect bro but you are perfect for TV ESPN and for us keep pressing bro I apologize for ever judging you from what others have said in the past you a good dude man and glad you are apart of the sport network

[@fredrickjohnson9473]

🤣

[@uberexpress4268]

Damn there are ppl like u that acc think this about him? I feel sorry for y’all 💀💀

[@whatujackintv.talkcast]

Inside nba podcast all staff ! We need that !

[@KumasiHaze]

If they permanently add Draymond , I will no longer watch.

[@PaulHardrick]

DRAYMOND WILL PLACE THAT SHOW IN A GRAVE.

[@halftime814]

Well draymond is still a nba player, but when he retires he shouldn't be on TV dude is boring

[@ham-on-the-bone]

It's the best nba show by far... Hope they can find a way to keep it going

[@cdplayer9933]

Skip and chuck show timeeeee

[@IanGouki]

Amen, Stephen.

[@somebody9785]

Nooooo we need continuous updates from Charles on the San Antonio women 😂

[@scottsweekinsports5622]

I agree Stephen I have loved watching these guys on tnt for years and hopefully they all can still talk about the game of basketball on tv

[@marquescoleman724]

Ernie ain’t going, bring back C-Webb and have Kenny step up

[@officialthomasjames]

C-Webb is horrible

[@alemaodownhill]

Losing Inside of NBA for any reason beyond their retirement is just mental. If they were to retire ok, but losing the show because of anything but it, is a hard pill to swallow. I can imagine how stressful it has been for the guys and mostly for everyone else behind the show.

[@matthewchristopher16]

Kenny could easily by replaced but i agree with the other 3

[@memonomoto7419]

No, he cant. Half of their jobs involve making fun of Kenny. He also instigates Chuck a lot of times that make Chuck go off. He is an important part of the show

[@Tehui1974]

SAS is right. That show and its cast has chemistry. It's sports version of Seinfeld. If it aint broke, don't fix it.

[@stanleyrobinson8712]

I wish espn Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews were the one's show that would end,

[@uberexpress4268]

Facts bruh

[@kadarbraxton4717]

And you chose to say that on his podcast. Straight weirdo behavior!

[@iTw1ns]

ESPN is on mute every time, from pregame , In game tv off for post game. NBA is fumbling a huge thing here

[@evrynameis_takn]

I respect Steven A giving such props to these guys even with them being on another network

[@karlodavila1897]

Yes. The four are soooooo awesome. Keep em together

[@peachypink77]

Salute to you Mr. Smith 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 you have a good heart and admire your respect to the 4 great men like you, you said it best!!! Respect to you plus more!! 🥹🥹

[@msdrummer151]

S/O Stephen A for keeping it real and being humble. God bless.

[@DukesVerrill]

There were times I didn't even feel like watching an NBA game over the years but Inside the NBA being on draws you in. They have the most fun at work I've seen from a sports show and it's impact says it all with awards, acclaim, etc. I really hate this for the NBA fans and even ones that barely watch NBA but just watch the show to get through tough times etc.

[@thelesls]

Indulge me here: Take a look at Top Gear with Clarkson, Hammond, and May. The show was fun, just as it is fun to watch old friends talking because that's what they still are: old friends. You don't buy that in a store; you build it up over the years. That's what Inside The NBA has with the four.

[@branbelmont326]

As someone who has watched top gear for many years and same with inside it really is the same situation. Really hope they can make it work on a new network like the top gear guys with Amazon