Source: BroBible
Summary
Charles Barkley said this will be his and Ernie Johnson’s final season on “Inside the NBA,” though this is not the first time he has made such a claim. Barkley previously considered retiring when the show was moved from TNT to ESPN. He credited Johnson with convincing him to stay for two more years. Barkley said he will retire unless Johnson changes his mind. Johnson has not publicly announced his retirement date. The future of the show’s other hosts, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, remains unclear.
Our Reading
The routine arrives with confidence.
Barkley’s retirement plans are as reliable as his basketball skills.
Ernie Johnson is the only person who can stop him.
The show is a package deal, not a solo act.
Barkley’s last season is just another season.
Charles Barkley’s retirement is a trend that never trends.
Author: Evan Null
