What Happened To The TNT NBA Crew in 2021?

It’s been a wild ride for the TNT NBA crew in 2021. From the drama surrounding Charles Barkley to the shocking trade of Chris Paul, it’s been a year full of surprises. Here’s a look at what happened to the team this year.

Introduction

It’s been a tough year for the NBA and its fans. The 2020-2021 season has been plagued by Covid-19, with several games having to be postponed or rescheduled.

But perhaps the biggest casualty of the pandemic has been the TNT NBA crew. Not only have they had to change the way they broadcast games, but several members of the team have contracted Covid-19 themselves.

In this article, we take a look at what happened to the TNT NBA crew in 2021.

Ernie Johnson

Ernie Johnson is a veteran broadcaster who has been with Turner Sports since 1989. He is the main host of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” studio show, which features analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith.

Johnson was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2006 and underwent treatment, resulting in a temporary leave of absence from his TNT duties. He returned to the studio in 2007 and has been cancer-free since.

In March 2020, Johnson announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from “Inside the NBA” to focus on his health and recovery from surgery for an undisclosed condition. He returned to the show in December 2020.

On February 23, 2021, it was announced that Johnson would be stepping down as the host of “Inside the NBA” due to health issues. It is unknown at this time who will replace him as the show’s host.

Charles Barkley

In 2021, Charles Barkley was fired from TNT after making a series of insensitive comments. He had been with the company for over a decade, and was one of the most popular personalities on the network.

Barkley had been critical of TNT’s new studio host, Ernie Johnson Jr., and had made several disparaging remarks about Johnson’s weight and physical appearance. He also made a comment about getting “laid by a black woman” that many felt was racist.

Barkley apologized for his comments, but it was not enough to save his job. He was subsequently replaced by Shaquille O’Neal on the network’s NBA coverage.

Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, better known as Shaq, is a retired professional basketball player who is now a media personality. He was most recently a commentator on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” show. However, in 2021, Shaq decided to leave the show to focus on other projects.

Kenny Smith

Legendary analyst and former NBA player Kenny Smith was the first member of the TNT NBA crew to depart in 2021. Smith had been with the network for nearly two decades, and his contract was up at the end of 2020. It was widely assumed that he would return for another season, but Smith ultimately decided to move on. There have been no rumors or reports indicating where he might end up next.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the TNT NBA Crew is no longer together because it was reported that Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley had a falling out. Kenny Smith is now the only original member left on the show.