Ernie Johnson Interview On ESPN's First Take | First Take | April 5, 2017

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  • Inside The NBA's Ernie Johnson joins First Take to share details about his book, "Unscripted: The Unpredictable Moments That Make Life Extraordinary," such as his work-life balance and insight on working with Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley.
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Komentáře • 549

  • @seveylee9865
    @seveylee9865 Před 7 lety +2108

    "Ernie isn't white. He's lightskinned" - Shaq

    • @lukakai5932
      @lukakai5932 Před 6 lety +8

      Sevey Lee when he say that?

    • @jovanss2361
      @jovanss2361 Před 6 lety +3

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @silvercose4512
      @silvercose4512 Před 5 lety +12

      Luka Kai during one of the open courts

    • @fucku4435
      @fucku4435 Před 5 lety +3

      Facts

    • @thesavage5783
      @thesavage5783 Před 5 lety +5

      Sevey Lee naw he’s white. No one would like to be or claim to be black lmao

  • @chery050
    @chery050 Před 7 lety +2134

    He deserves to be in a hall of fame. Great man.

    • @ericlegend95
      @ericlegend95 Před 7 lety +122

      He definitely will be, no doubt.

    • @mcasianbistro
      @mcasianbistro Před 7 lety +78

      Aravinda Dilshan he done more in sports then just hosting

    • @eleven5798
      @eleven5798 Před 7 lety +116

      Aravinda Dilshan Disrespect Elevator Ernie Johnson again and he'll pop yo ass

    • @dankburrito4219
      @dankburrito4219 Před 7 lety +35

      sivan ferna His influence on sports tv, he's the leader of the show. Listen to what he says. He's an icon who puts hours into what he does.

    • @geekydiplomat
      @geekydiplomat Před 5 lety +4

      That's a guarantee

  • @johnberry2678
    @johnberry2678 Před 7 lety +1648

    "You not gon work me like a dog and not pay me"

    • @sylvesterman10
      @sylvesterman10 Před 7 lety +220

      They have me on ESPN 1, 2, 3, ESPN News, ESPN U, ESPN Radio, and then come up with that puny check

    • @sylvesterman10
      @sylvesterman10 Před 7 lety +92

      @Holy Drug Lord that was after when Shaq chimed in 😂 muy bien gracias

    • @sstar202
      @sstar202 Před 7 lety +80

      John Berry oh god Chuck roasting ESPN is the funniest shit on Inside The NBA this season. lol

    • @mursuka80
      @mursuka80 Před 7 lety +65

      And none of the hosts at ESPN said shit, so it is true what Chuck said. That was awesome.

    • @zacharyrizzo3952
      @zacharyrizzo3952 Před 7 lety +3

      El loco

  • @samfraley4570
    @samfraley4570 Před 7 lety +1113

    This guy should go down in the history books as a legend in the sport. Like Craig Sager

    • @TzaTed
      @TzaTed Před 4 lety +2

      RIP Big Lez 26/1/19 what are ya talking abeet

    • @mariocabrera381
      @mariocabrera381 Před 4 lety

      He made the hall of fame

    • @johnshewbart9040
      @johnshewbart9040 Před 3 lety

      He will man we all love Ernie

    • @williamjordan1801
      @williamjordan1801 Před 3 lety +5

      Ernie Johnson is a Craig Sager that loves and takes care of his family . If i’m not mistaken, Sager took a marrow transplant from his own son and then took him out of his will after the fact. I’m sure he wasn’t a scum bag, but it was a shitty thang to do.

    • @Jalen.3
      @Jalen.3 Před 3 lety

      And Stuart Scott

  • @nnnn-gw2wy
    @nnnn-gw2wy Před 7 lety +1522

    That panel could not have been possible without this man, I love him

  • @elm4380
    @elm4380 Před 7 lety +1203

    The real fucking 🐐🐐🐐🐐, no Ernie no Inside the NBA

    • @sstar202
      @sstar202 Před 7 lety +21

      chris correa add Sir Charles and Kenny to that. if it wasn't for those two, Inside would be another boring post-game show.

    • @apexways4733
      @apexways4733 Před 7 lety +4

      Joseph Edric Tiamson replace chris webber with kenny

    • @johanndiaz8387
      @johanndiaz8387 Před 7 lety +8

      Apexways 47 replace Kenny with Webber*

    • @col_db_looded
      @col_db_looded Před 7 lety

      chris correa soooooo truuuu

    • @KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997
      @KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997 Před 7 lety +14

      they can get rid of Shaq...he adds nothing to the show....replace Shaq with Webber!

  • @quentinwooten30
    @quentinwooten30 Před 7 lety +575

    ernie is possibly the most likeable guy in the world

  • @deathitself6985
    @deathitself6985 Před 7 lety +1225

    Ernie Johnson MVP man i love this dude he is such a professional and seems so honest and open minded.

    • @CrazyLocoInsane1
      @CrazyLocoInsane1 Před 7 lety +19

      Yeah that guys is awesome. Hes losing his hair dealing with all those black folks lol

    • @ChiefMoteef
      @ChiefMoteef Před 7 lety +2

      +Brandon Espinosa lol...u son of a bitch

    • @dennisoh213
      @dennisoh213 Před 7 lety +16

      Brandon Espinosa he is black

    • @Throwedxiii
      @Throwedxiii Před 7 lety

      Dennis Oh Stop just stop

    • @deathitself6985
      @deathitself6985 Před 7 lety +1

      +Brandon Espinosa Haha yea but its not about black or white :D its about shaq and Chuck man Kenny is professional like Ernie but maan those 2 barbeque chickens

  • @brandonsoto7225
    @brandonsoto7225 Před 7 lety +378

    "Ernie, lemme tell you somethin'.."

  • @andrewhughes3372
    @andrewhughes3372 Před 7 lety +426

    The reason why ej and inside the NBA are the goats is because they are just theirselves on the show, they aren't mad cringy like NFL live and on sportscenter where they try to hard to be cool and funny

    • @johnnypierre5793
      @johnnypierre5793 Před 7 lety +6

      Doodoo Brown eggsatcly

    • @ShaqTown
      @ShaqTown Před 7 lety +1

      Doodoo Brown Yup 100 percent

    • @mcnalga
      @mcnalga Před 7 lety +5

      Doodoo Brown yes their chemistry is too dam good

    • @urwrstntmre
      @urwrstntmre Před 7 lety +9

      Doodoo Brown Exactly right; ESPN shows are just tense and awkward to watch

    • @BigstickNick
      @BigstickNick Před 6 lety +2

      I do like Prime on NFL Network. Other then that, yes. If the crew did all sports. I'd watch them.

  • @savagetaestheticknight221
    @savagetaestheticknight221 Před 7 lety +147

    Shoutout Ernie's wife for fighting the good fight. We gotta stop the horrors happening to these kids, man. Respect.

  • @grandpriest9119
    @grandpriest9119 Před 7 lety +715

    EJ's Neato stat of the night. presented by...

  • @Kennyarnold16
    @Kennyarnold16 Před 7 lety +270

    "I'm not dumb enough to swing on chuck." ernie is a black man!!! Ernie is invited to the cookout and gets a seat at the spades table! lol

  • @gunmuratilban8667
    @gunmuratilban8667 Před 7 lety +143

    EJ is such a legendary host, he can balance humor and professionalism so well.

  • @Cortellw
    @Cortellw Před 7 lety +471

    6 kids? Ernie Damnn

    • @marquisenicholson4259
      @marquisenicholson4259 Před 7 lety +64

      Brandon Washington he adopted some

    • @323lalo123
      @323lalo123 Před 6 lety +90

      Dont sleep on ernie hes a sex machine!!

    • @artty132
      @artty132 Před 6 lety +6

      he had some good Jesus Juice lol

    • @assface1085
      @assface1085 Před 6 lety +12

      Brandon W Yup. My boy Ernie getting it in even at 80!

    • @edonbytyqi3157
      @edonbytyqi3157 Před 5 lety

      Brandon W did he adopt the handicap kid

  • @hawardgomes9698
    @hawardgomes9698 Před 7 lety +168

    Could you imagine Inside the the NBA without Ernie? Just wouldn't be the same. Love this man!

  • @thatniggaghost83
    @thatniggaghost83 Před 7 lety +275

    Underdog put that on a t-shirt

  • @isaiahthomas4444
    @isaiahthomas4444 Před 6 lety +390

    G.O.A.T. 🐐

    • @wattrocks
      @wattrocks Před 6 lety

      fucking facts, dude is a great man.

  • @blacknappa
    @blacknappa Před 7 lety +77

    Ernie is the man

  • @htownblack9184
    @htownblack9184 Před 7 lety +61

    Ernie seems to such a great soul...I've always liked him

  • @fakephoenixprince
    @fakephoenixprince Před 7 lety +104

    My main man! Respect to the OG.

  • @watz0951
    @watz0951 Před 7 lety +88

    EJ is a living legend God Bless him & his Family

  • @munozballer
    @munozballer Před 7 lety +91

    Ernie the OG

  • @AkhirahOverDunya85
    @AkhirahOverDunya85 Před 7 lety +60

    Ernie!!! Finally a reason to watch this show again lol

  • @nathanjordan4999
    @nathanjordan4999 Před 7 lety +762

    6 kids? Ernie seems like that kind of guy that goes raw lol!

    • @spmrs13
      @spmrs13 Před 7 lety +20

      Nathan Jordan 😂😂😂😂

    • @snuffmeister6720
      @snuffmeister6720 Před 7 lety +216

      four are adopted btw.
      ernie is the man, nothing but respect for him.

    • @RicardoGarcia-li7bw
      @RicardoGarcia-li7bw Před 7 lety +17

      Nathan Jordan some are adopted

    • @ricksanchez6510
      @ricksanchez6510 Před 7 lety +76

      Nathan Jordan Most of them are adopted and one of them have some condition that he cant walk or move w/out help.
      You fucking moron stop making jokes.

    • @A7OldRscplayer
      @A7OldRscplayer Před 7 lety +39

      it's a joke fam chill virgin lul

  • @johnnycee9325
    @johnnycee9325 Před 7 lety +48

    "Ernie? sing this verse with me it's goin get 2 million CZcams hits!"
    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @mbroshi92
    @mbroshi92 Před 7 lety +44

    This dude has accomplished so much. I remember playing NBA live 2004 playing the dunk contest and to this day I believe him and Kenny Smith had the most hilarious all Star weekend commentary in a basketball game ever

    • @Maal7432
      @Maal7432 Před 4 lety +1

      mBroshi92 - YES. Live 2005, though.

  • @burhanghney1220
    @burhanghney1220 Před 7 lety +21

    ernie is a fighter, legend and icon. love this dude

  • @Ikaika-ys4tj
    @Ikaika-ys4tj Před 7 lety +61

    6 kids...sounds like he has 9 kids with Kenny chuck and Shaq

  • @upforanything5214
    @upforanything5214 Před 7 lety +26

    ernie johnson might be one of the greatest people ive ever had the pleasure of knowing thanks to television. So much respect for him

  • @sawyerleemoore
    @sawyerleemoore Před 7 lety +20

    Ernie is a legend! So glad he's fought through cancer and continues to be on TV. Inside the NBA is my favourite sports broadcast (even more than First Take).

  • @swagger234
    @swagger234 Před 7 lety +36

    Ernie 🐐🐐🐐🐐 Johnson

  • @Jry088
    @Jry088 Před 7 lety +8

    Now this guy is the GOAT, great guy, great class act. What he said for Craig at his memorial was truly something. We miss you Craig!

  • @garretcathers8408
    @garretcathers8408 Před 7 lety +17

    I love EJ. He makes basketball even more enjoyable to watch.

  • @kylewilliams8028
    @kylewilliams8028 Před 7 lety +19

    Ernie is like the cool dad of three crazy kids. Inside the NBA is GOAT

  • @JLin111
    @JLin111 Před 7 lety +26

    who else watch inside the nba more than the games

  • @saads1984
    @saads1984 Před 7 lety +12

    Ernie is a man amongst men

  • @Ashcash95
    @Ashcash95 Před 7 lety +13

    Inside the NBA is better than damn near any basketball show I've seen in the years I've been watching pro ball. Those guys are real, honest and love the game

  • @st.christopher7614
    @st.christopher7614 Před 5 lety +7

    He’s that type of tv personality that you don’t even have to see his face as soon as you hear his voice you know it’s Ernie ....can’t really imagine sports without him at this point

  • @kevinbeard4595
    @kevinbeard4595 Před 7 lety +17

    Ernie is the Yoda of inside the NBA 😊

  • @wickedwood04
    @wickedwood04 Před 7 lety +13

    Ernie is by far my favorite sports commentator.

  • @teazy7468
    @teazy7468 Před 7 lety +77

    Ernie the man. And he's a fellow believer

    • @johnkttraining
      @johnkttraining Před 6 lety +6

      Marquis De Sade it doesnt matter what denomination. So long as he knows the LORD.

    • @taydakiss6396
      @taydakiss6396 Před 6 lety +2

      John KT I've actually heard him quote scripture before

  • @Chris_Swish_OtM
    @Chris_Swish_OtM Před 3 lety +5

    I always tell myself to appreciate him while he’s still here doing tv

  • @jonavanortiz
    @jonavanortiz Před 7 lety +38

    Ernie's the best out of the TNT crew

  • @johanndiaz8387
    @johanndiaz8387 Před 7 lety +16

    Love this man, Chuck and EJ only reason I watch TNT to be honest

  • @raheem4958
    @raheem4958 Před 3 lety +9

    Iam constantly surprised how well Ernie is very educated every day

  • @TheDCGuitar13
    @TheDCGuitar13 Před 7 lety +25

    Never thought I'd see ej on espn. I've seen it all lol

  • @piochin23
    @piochin23 Před 7 lety +6

    Ernie is the GOAT at what he does. Respect to the OG

  • @mizztree81
    @mizztree81 Před 7 lety +7

    I lOVE EJ! Been watching inside the NBA since the late 1990s and it has always been a phenomenal show!

  • @sportswithjarretthoffman7977

    Inside the NBA would not work if anyone but Ernie was the host great man, great personality

  • @rano2613
    @rano2613 Před 2 lety +18

    When the real OG is in the studio even SAS got humble.

  • @phifan-mia1503
    @phifan-mia1503 Před 7 lety +43

    Funny how he talking about Inside the NBA not being scripted while the ESPN shows are all scripted especially first take.

  • @DannyFrio
    @DannyFrio Před 5 lety +23

    I swear Stephen A takes the longest routes just to get to a simple question lol

  • @barryernest9260
    @barryernest9260 Před 3 lety +1

    How can you love this man ... Ernie you’re appreciated

  • @vincentortiz7699
    @vincentortiz7699 Před 7 lety +26

    The G.O.A.T.

  • @BallKnower
    @BallKnower Před 7 lety +7

    Ernie the GOAT Johnson

  • @ludwinmax18
    @ludwinmax18 Před 7 lety +7

    Everybody love Ernie

  • @its_hokori
    @its_hokori Před 7 lety +44

    "he aint white, he lightskin"

  • @republikadugave420
    @republikadugave420 Před 7 lety +226

    all of this talk to make us forget that chis webber was not inducted into the HOF

    • @stevenmctowelie681
      @stevenmctowelie681 Před 7 lety +18

      this the first comment I've seen about c-webb i don't understand how fans are not pissed

    • @m.c4847
      @m.c4847 Před 7 lety +3

      Republika Dugave
      Overrated career

    • @republikadugave420
      @republikadugave420 Před 7 lety +2

      Melvin Carter you need a stand up routine.. thats hillarious... go and watch some film on cwebb... he was underrated as fuck..

    • @terrybell462
      @terrybell462 Před 7 lety +1

      C-Webb is not a hall of famer.

    • @republikadugave420
      @republikadugave420 Před 7 lety

      terry bell and miller and mullin are?? how so??

  • @BIGFACTSAIRANTS
    @BIGFACTSAIRANTS Před 7 lety +12

    He was being nice saying shaq name he didn't want to leave him out but Kenny and Charles are the best on the show

  • @carlitobrigante4999
    @carlitobrigante4999 Před 7 lety +3

    earnie your the man! I dont know what I will do when this show isnt around anymore.

  • @flowerroad5951
    @flowerroad5951 Před 3 lety +3

    Inside the NBA is the best. I watch it more than NBA games 😂

  • @KyleKnoblauch
    @KyleKnoblauch Před 3 lety +1

    Ernie raised me through the television on TBS and TNT starting in 1989, and watching this is bringing a tear to my eye, he truly is on of our planets best ambassadors on doing things the right way. 👍🏻👍🏻👊🏻

  • @SuperTrey807
    @SuperTrey807 Před 7 lety +2

    That Guy's a real class act

  • @gabekcpoku9757
    @gabekcpoku9757 Před 7 lety +7

    Whn Ernie speaks,even dead pple listen...He's so humble n his words are weightier than a four score

  • @biracialharambe4462
    @biracialharambe4462 Před 7 lety +12

    Ernie is a honorary Nigga 💯

  • @TPTP8080
    @TPTP8080 Před 5 lety

    Inside the NBA really is pure gold. Always get some great laughs and good convo out of those guys.

  • @carlosdcpcg
    @carlosdcpcg Před 7 lety +1

    Love him in Inside the NBA an specially on Open court the chemistry this guy's have its special to watch.

  • @comp10
    @comp10 Před 7 lety +10

    Elevator Ernie!

  • @alexanderbreschi90
    @alexanderbreschi90 Před 5 lety +1

    The way he says handicapped child show that he's a great man , no sugar coated , no self pity... just reality, love and support

  • @josuecastillo5802
    @josuecastillo5802 Před 6 lety

    its crazy the amount of respect he gets from this table. Ernie is a legend!

  • @harissahab2743
    @harissahab2743 Před 3 lety

    Man I wish we still have years and years of Inside the NBA, these guys are legends especially Ernie 🐐 I can’t imagine Inside the NBA without those 4

  • @David-mu8hn
    @David-mu8hn Před 7 lety

    So much respect for this man.

  • @carlosinda3553
    @carlosinda3553 Před 7 lety +15

    Erine a class act

  • @stalkerstomper3304
    @stalkerstomper3304 Před 3 lety

    Buy his book as a show of gratitude for his contributions to sports, entertainment, and most of all... his humanity. Dude's a class act with a big heart.

  • @project10bball
    @project10bball Před 7 lety +1

    he has a great energy about him

  • @joe62591
    @joe62591 Před 7 lety +1

    ernie is a true professional and the reallll mvp. he speaks wisdom. and everyone listens

  • @colinwilliamson48
    @colinwilliamson48 Před 7 lety

    love Ernie's loyalty and his defense of Chuck/Shaq/Kenny's analysis, you can tell he believes it too

  • @simonsays7077
    @simonsays7077 Před 7 lety +1

    I under estimated Ernie's role on the show. I thought that they didnt need him on the show with Chuck and Kenny at first (& now Shaq), but, it is obvious he is the foundation, the work horse, the glue, the clean up man that keeps the machine well oiled.

  • @christianconroy7278
    @christianconroy7278 Před 3 lety

    I love this dude, nothing but class he personifies

  • @johnnyhernandez5539
    @johnnyhernandez5539 Před 5 lety

    Man, Ernie. My words are indescribable for what I think of this man. Love the guy so much. Show would be nothing with out Ernie !

  • @TheMadTitanM5
    @TheMadTitanM5 Před 3 lety +7

    Ernie: I’m one of the hosts of “the nba on tnt.”
    Stephen A.: You’re wrong and I’ll tell you why.

  • @kbell7834
    @kbell7834 Před 7 lety +2

    OG Ernie!!

  • @Lucid874
    @Lucid874 Před 5 lety +3

    First Take x Inside the NBA would be the most ambitious and greatest cross over of all time

  • @2timothy23
    @2timothy23 Před 7 lety

    Ernie Johnson; class act and always professional. He is the glue that holds those nuts together and that show wouldn't be the same without him.

  • @59ersfootball
    @59ersfootball Před 6 lety

    I respect this man so much.

  • @leesalisa
    @leesalisa Před 7 lety +1

    Respect everything this man said.

  • @Dclayallday24
    @Dclayallday24 Před 7 lety +2

    Ernie is a G for life lol, love this guy.

  • @maddenwhore
    @maddenwhore Před 3 lety

    So well spoken

  • @unknownsamoan01
    @unknownsamoan01 Před 7 lety

    great interview! great show! great man!

  • @M_Moran
    @M_Moran Před 7 lety +2

    Man is a living legend

  • @naothi
    @naothi Před 3 lety

    When Ernie speaks, everyone listens. What a man

  • @michaelhogg324
    @michaelhogg324 Před 3 lety

    Ernie, is a great person! I have to say if you haven't read his book it is a MUST READ! I hope that he publishes some more books in the near future.

  • @frederickdavis5148
    @frederickdavis5148 Před 7 lety +4

    Ej is an OG!

  • @adriannngp2012
    @adriannngp2012 Před rokem

    he is in complete understanding of his enviroment and its purpose, complete control of his motives and is able to explain how his surroundings work like they do

  • @HustlersParadise
    @HustlersParadise Před 7 lety +2

    Ernie is the 🐐

  • @creepincarl
    @creepincarl Před 7 lety +2

    Ernie's Shaq voice is on point

  • @eduardoarancibia169
    @eduardoarancibia169 Před 2 lety

    Got to love Ernie.

  • @GeneralOrhan
    @GeneralOrhan Před 6 lety

    Ernie Johnson is literally the reason I love the NBA.

  • @superdan9703
    @superdan9703 Před 6 lety +1

    Ernie Johnson is one of the best guys ever