Ernie Johnson addresses Charles Barkley's future on 'Inside the NBA'

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   Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorErnie Johnson has hosted Inside the NBA for thirty-seven seasons, and now he's stepping away after this one. So who's in the Hot Seat?

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   Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCharles Barkley. Look at me.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBarkley's the one in the chair? Ernie's the one leaving.

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   Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIn September Barkley said he expected to leave after this season and called the two of them a package deal.

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   Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThen Ernie goes on Dan Patrick, and the news hits social media, and he admits Barkley essentially spoiled it. That's a leaked playbook, Dale.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHe said he's not retiring, just cutting back. March Madness, a company called Thirty-two Bowties. Barkley's half of the package deal is a desk.

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   Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAsked if Barkley follows him, Ernie grinned and said, "I don't know." I've seen that grin. That's a coach before a trade.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFan question, then. Does the show survive without him?

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   Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorBarkley stays loud and Ernie gets his farewell lap, and the heat drops to a hot tub. Right now?

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    Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFourth quarter, goal line, surface of the sun.