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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'ESPN's gonna f**k the showup'- Sportswriter Bill Simmons doubts ESPN taking over Inside the NBA from TNT
With Inside the NBA ending its broadcast on and moving to ESPN, a wide range of emotions has been expressed among fans, basketball players, teams, and NBA legends, who have long been associated with the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While fans are excited to see how the shift turns out, American sportswriter, author and film producer, Bill Simmons believes otherwise. Bill Simmons has his doubts about Inside the NBA broadcast on ESPN Faces like Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley, who have been long associated with Inside the NBA on TNT. Things were different, so was their approach. A more open and welcoming discussion on the NBA was how things turned out. But, Bill Simmons feels things will eventually change, even as everybody is excited to see how change is turning out. Simmons, during the latest episode of his podcast said, 'I think ESPN's gonna f**k the show up.' He added, 'Unless they completely change how they do commercials, the show is gonna be different, people are gonna be pissed and Barkley and those guys are gonna be pissed and I think it's going to go badly. The only way it doesn't go badly is if they do the commercials and they give them the lengthy segments that you need to have that show work. They're going to have to change how they do it." "They just paid so much for the NBA that if they don't do that and they do the same short, terrible segments that you're about to see in the Finals where it's like a one and a half minute halftime and it's like a 20 minute pregame, they do that they're going to f**k the show up and everybody's going to be mad," Simmons added. Further, Simmons added, 'Whoever is running ESPN has not cared for this entire century about this. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is something they knew was a problem and they just didn't care. They just cashed the checks from the commercials. They did not care about the quality of any show they have.' Also Read: On Saturday, Inside the NBA was concluded by the NBA Legends, who told the fans that nothing will change, and they can expect the same level of enthusiasm. While it was an emotional moment for all, the NBA Legends also shared loving memories from 40 years of the broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary show that was once a part of TNT.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and other NBA legends bid goodbye to fans as Inside the NBA on TNT ends on an emotional note
Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and other NBA legends bid goodbye to fans as Inside the NBA on TNT ends on an emotional note (Image Source: Getty) Basketball's popular show 'Inside the NBA' comes to an end on TNT and it has been a fan favourite for at least 40 years. On Saturday night, it was an emotional moment for all NBA stars where they sat down and discussed how emotional a moment it was for each one of them. An emotional goodbye for all For sports commentator Ernie Johnson, it was beautiful and emotional together. Right before he turned his back at the camera, and when he placed his mic on the desk, and got up from the chair, he said, 'I'm proud to say for the last time, 'Thanks for watching us. It's the NBA on TNT.' With the new season, NBA will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN now, instead of TNT, thanks to a new 11-year-old deal now. Fans can also find NBA games on Amazon Prime Video. For NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, it was indeed a beautiful moment. For him, even with the change of a name, not a lot will change. He said, 'Even though the name changes, the engine is still the same, And to that new network we're coming to, we're not coming to (expletive) around. ... We're taking over, OK? I love you guys and I appreciate you guys.' For basketball coach Rick Carlisle, it was a sad moment. He said, 'Congratulations to TNT on a fabulous, unbelievable run that's coming to an end, We're all very sad about that.' Meanwhile, sports commentator Kevin Harlan reacted with much more gratitude in his heart. He said, 'Our hearts are full of gratitude, not sadness, but gratitude and happiness for what has been. It has been an honor. It has been a privilege. And I hope you all have enjoyed it as much as we have.' For NBA legend and former basketball shooting guard Reggie Miller, it was a fortunate incident. He said, 'Think about my life. I'm very fortunate, I've only known two things: 18 years with one franchise in this building with the Indiana Pacers, and 19 years with Turner.' Also Read: Who Is Reggie Miller? Exploring The Life Of The NBA Legend While the NBA broadcast came to an end on TNT, it was a surreal moment for each player, the fans, and the teams. While nothing changes now, the experience of it is much more memorable and meaningful for everyone.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It's been an honor'- NBA star Charles Barkley bids farewell after TNT's Inside the NBA comes to an end
NBA star Charles Barkley bids farewell after TNT's Inside the NBA comes to an end (Image Source: Getty) It was an emotional farewell for Charles Barkley as TNT's iconic NBA broadcast comes to an end now. During 'Inside the NBA' segment, there were different emotions engulfing the entire arena, with several NBA stars giving speeches and talking about the iconic moments they saw with TNT. Charles Barkley, too, had been associated with TNT for at least 25 years now, and it was a pretty emotional experience for him. An emotional goodbye for Charles Barkley As TNT's deal with NBA games came to an end this year, the last game, between Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks was exciting as ever. Even as Charles Barkley, the Hall of Famer, is excited to join ESPN next season with a new team and a new family now, TNT meant a lot to him, professionally and personally. In his parting good bye, Barkley talked about how important the opportunity was for him and how lucky he has been to have experienced it all. Barkley said, "Obviously, I got lucky and made one of the best decisions ever, I was obviously going to go to NBC, and a friend of mine, Michael Jackson, says, 'Come to have dinner at Turner. It'll make me look good.' Further, Barkley said, "And these guys took me out to dinner, and after five hours, I had to call the great Dick Ebersol and say, 'Hey, man, I'm going to change my mind.'' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He added that he was thankful to many people who made it happen. He said, 'I just want to thank every single person who's been at Turner with me the last 25 years. 25 years…..so if you're with people that long, they are your family. And I just want to thank everybody at Turner for the last 25 years. It's been an honor, and I'm grateful and thankful." Now that Barkley is all set to take the stage at ESPN, Barkley said, "And also to ESPN, it's going to be an honor and a privilege to work for you guys, You guys are the number one sports network in history. I'm excited for it. You guys got some tremendous talents over there. I'm looking forward to co-working with those guys." Also Read: Pascal Siakam gets heartwarming praise from Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson after winning Eastern Conference Finals MVP It was an emotional goodbye for many NBA stars, who had been a part of the journey, but even as exciting opportunities came up, there was a feeling of accomplishment in each.
USA Today
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Inside the NBA' signs off with emotions ... and on-air F-bombs
'Inside the NBA' signs off with emotions ... and on-air F-bombs The bad news: Inside the NBA had its final moments on the air on TNT on Saturday night, as the Indiana Pacers took down the New York Knicks. The good news: the always amazing hoops show will stay intact, but it'll be airing on ESPN or ABC next season, with TNT no longer broadcasting the NBA. The news from Saturday night? Shaquille O'Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley signed off from TNT, and there was plenty of emotion ... and plenty of on-air cursing. It was clear they didn't give a ... well, you know. Watch both Shaq and Kenny utter F-bombs before Johnson's less expletive-filled approach: There was also this sign off from Kevin Harlan, Stan Van Gundy, Reggie Miller and Allie LaForce, which included a lot of photos of the cast and crew. "Our hearts are full of gratitude," Harlan said. "It has been an honor, it has been a privilege and I hope you enjoyed it as much as we have." A tip of the cap to the NBA on TNT, which has really done an incredible job covering the league over the past couple of decades. It's not just Inside the NBA, which obviously is iconic and we're all so happy is still going to be on the air. But it was the way the network covered the NBA, tapping into the fun and wild rollercoaster that is professional hoops, while also doing it all professionally.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Video catches embarrassing moment Tyrese Haliburton thought he won Eastern Conference finals MVP
Tyrese Haliburton thought the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy was his. But then it wasn't. During the Pacers celebration shortly following their Game 6 win against the Knicks, 'Inside the NBA' host Ernie Johnson took to the court alongside Reggie Miller to announce the MVP of the series. Advertisement 4 Tyrese Haliburton seemed to think he was going to win the MVP award for the Eastern Conference finals. Screengrab via X/@calebnixonmedia 4 Tyrese Haliburton is pictured with the Pacers after they won their series against the Knicks on May 31. Screengrab via X/@calebnixonmedia As Johnson started the announcement, the camera panned over to Haliburton smiling and throwing up peace signs — which suggested he seemingly believed that he was going to receive the award. Advertisement Haliburton, 25, stopped in his tracks, however, when Johnson announced Pacers forward Pascal Siakam as the series MVP. Throughout the series against the Knicks, Haliburton averaged 21.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists, including a 21-point performance during the closing game Saturday. 4 Tyrese Haliburton reacts to a foul call during the second half of the Knicks' 125-108 season-ending Game 6 win over the Pacers on May 31, 2025. AP Advertisement The two-time All-Star also had some late-game heroics during Game 1 of the series, hitting the game-tying shot which sent Indiana to overtime — where the Pacers later won 138-135. In Game 5, however, Haliburton's performance was a dud, as he collected just eight points while shooting 28.6 percent from the field. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Siakam, 31, finished the series averaging 24.8 points per game on 52.4 percent shooting from the field and 50 percent behind the 3-point line. Advertisement The 2019 NBA Finals champion finished with a game-high 31 points in the clincher, helping send the Pacers to their first trip to the Finals in 25 years. 4 Pascal Siakam holds the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy after the Pacers' series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Knicks. AP 'First of all, shoutout Indy man,' Siakam said to the crowd while accepting the award. 'It's been such an amazing experience for me so far. From the first day I landed here, the love has been amazing. Just unbelievable, [Indiana] is a first-class organization. I'm just so happy to be here.' 'After a bad Game 5 we wanted to bounce back,' Siakam added. 'I have 100 percent belief in my teammates and whenever we're down, we always find a way. And we did that tonight.'
