The ‘Inside The NBA’ team has suffered a heavy setback recently. When the oldest running member of the team, Ernie Johnson, did not come out for hosting the show, the team delivered sad news. Suffering a significant personal loss, Johnson had to bid adieu to his sister forever. As per reports, after battling cancer for a long time, Johnson’s sister has finally succumbed to the deadly disease.
Passing on the tragic news, Johnson’s peers from the show gathered together to pay their respects. Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley, and Adam Lefkoe all looked dejected about the sad outcome. “Tonight we are going to pause for a moment to step away from basketball. And we’re going to send our deepest condolences to our friend and mentor, Ernie Johnson,” said Barkley.
"Ernie is the leader of our family and our family leader is going through pain…”
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 19, 2024
The Fellas send their love and condolences to the Johnson family, who mourns the lost of Ernie's sister, Christine Johnson. pic.twitter.com/ECYHQxCTnT
Chuck also mentioned that Ernie Johnson has remained a pillar of the ‘Inside The NBA’ show. Despite the hard times, Johnson’s hard work taught the others how to do things effectively. Meanwhile, fans, too, weighed in with their condolences on social media.
Fans Pour Their Condolences On Ernie Johnson’s Loss
As soon as the news became public, fans could not help but shower Ernie Johnson with their prayers.
One fan said, “RIP”
RIP 🙏
— ChillOnes (@schelldave) December 20, 2024
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Another fan commented, “Sending prayers to @TurnerSportsE and his family”
Sending prayers to @TurnerSportsEJ and his family
— TTV KVNG JR (@KVNG_JR00) December 20, 2024
A third fan stated, “we love u, @TurnerSportsEJ Christine Johnson.”
we love u, @TurnerSportsEJ 🫶🏼🫡. RIP Christine Johnson 🙏🏼🤲🏼
— 𝔗𝔢𝔡𝔡𝔶 𝔏𝔞𝔪𝔭𝔯𝔬𝔰 🇬🇷🇮🇹 (@TedtheGretalian) December 20, 2024
This fans echoed a similar sentiment as the post read, “Rip.”
Rip 🙏
— hoopsjunky (@hoopsjunky54491) December 19, 2024
An user sent heartfelt condolences to Ernie Johnson. The comment read, “Prayers and condolences to Ernie and his family. I know how it feels to lose a sister. Painful and heartbreaking. God Bless.”
Prayers and condolences to Ernie and his family.
— Oscar Chattman Jr (@scoot1105) December 20, 2024
I know how it feels to lose a sister. Painful and heartbreaking.
God Bless.🙏🙏🙏🙏
A fan said, “Prayers up to Ernie and the Johnson family.”
Prayers up to Ernie and the Johnson family
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) December 20, 2024
Lastly, a fan commented, “People know ernie is a real one. But they don’t know he’s REALLY a REAL ONE. one of the best dudes in the public eye. Praying for him and his family.”
People know ernie is a real one. But they don't know he's REALLY a REAL ONE. one of the best dudes in the public eye.
— Neat (@NeatFT) December 20, 2024
Praying for him and his family
Thus, with the entire hoops world praying, they will be waiting to see Ernie Johnson get back to his usual, vibrant, and witty self soon.
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