TNT Signs Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O'Neal To Long-Term Extensions
TNT has signed Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O'Neal to long-term contract extensions to continue as the Inside the NBA studio crew.
There has been some reports that Barkley would retire from broadcasting in the near future.
Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Barkley's deal is for 10 seasons and between $100 million and $200 million. Barkley could decide to retire from television before the deal ends.
"Our partnership with the NBA is very important to us and this long-term agreement with the Inside the NBA team is recognition of their significance to that relationship," said Luis Silberwasser, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports. "Inside the NBA epitomizes the creativity and innovative spirit we've established throughout our successful, long-standing legacy with the league."
"We're all a big family. Ernie, Kenny and Shaquille are brothers to me, and I wouldn't still be here if it wasn't for them and all the amazing people who work on our show," said Barkley. "I'm not gonna lie, though, this is a life-altering deal...and I'm blessed to be able to do live television for a living."
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