Ernie Johnson Jr. leaving as host of ‘Inside the NBA’ after this season

Hall of Fame sportscaster Ernie Johnson Jr. announced that he will step away as host of “Inside the NBA” after this season, his 37th with the program.Read more trending news Johnson said it was his decision to leave the show, adding that since he recently turned 70, “it’s just time.”He added that he would continue to work, noting that he would broadcast the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for CBS and Turner Sports, ESPN reported.“Just to be clear, I’m not retiring,” Johnson said in a video he posted on social media. “Just cutting back. ... So this is by no means the end. It’s just a turning of the page. And I’ll forever cherish every chapter we have written with ‘Inside the NBA.’”Johnson conceded that he had been dealing with heart issues over the past few years. And while his health remained good, he said any issues he has had helped him realize how important it was to spend time with his family, ESPN reported.“I just want to slow down a bit,” he said.“Ernie Johnson is one of sports