Ernie Johnson
NBA Analyst
In his own words…
Ernie Johnson, Jr. is one of sport's most respected and loved personalities. The three-time Sports Emmy Award winner and host of TNT's "Inside the NBA" has helped audiences break down games and belly laugh for decades. Ernie is also the host for NBA TV's popular "Fan Night" and a host for Turner and CBS's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship coverage. He is the lead play-byplay announcer for Turner's coverage of Major League Baseball and the PGA Championship, and has covered the National Football League, The British Open, Wimbledon and the Olympics.
In addition to his professional accolades and lifetime achievement awards, Ernie has earned honors recognizing his incredible actions off-camera, including the first-ever John Wooden Keys to Life Award and a Musial Award, both of which salute characteristics such as integrity, faith, and good sportsmanship.
Maybe more impressive than his professional fame and recognition is Ernie's innate ability to connect with people on a human level. His willingness to discuss topics such as the adoption of his and his wife Cheryl's children, including their special needs son Michael; the death of his father and best friend, iconic sportscaster and pitcher Ernie Johnson; and his own battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma has endeared him and given hope to millions.
Ernie lives in Braselton, Georgia, with his wife, Cheryl, and their six children, four of whom are adopted.
