“I’m Going to Pass It”: Charles Barkley Drops Major Hint About His ‘Inside the NBA’ Successor After Confirming Retirement
Charles Barkley had already made peace with leaving Inside the NBA behind. He had been preparing fans for his exit from Inside the NBA for some time now.
Charles Barkley has confirmed his retirement from the long-running show Inside the NBA, leaving fans wondering about who might take over the show after his departure. The NBA legend initially hinted at his retirement during his appearance on the Bill Simmons podcast, stating that he planned to pass the torch to Jamal Crawford or Jalen Rose.
However, the show's future became clearer after Ernie Johnson, a co-host of the show since 1990, announced that he planned to retire after two more years. Barkley revealed that he and Johnson are a "package deal," implying that he intends to stay for the remainder of Johnson's tenure. This announcement comes at a time when TNT's NBA future is in flux due to the new media rights arrangement.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Inside the NBA, Barkley expressed his love for Johnson and the crew behind the scenes, stating that he would stay on the show to ensure their continued employment.
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