The wait is finally over for the NBA world, as the regular season opener is all set for tip off. The opening game has a match up between defending Champions Denver Nuggets taking on the Los Angeles Lakers. A repeat of the 2023 Western Conference Finals. Followed by a game between the new-looking Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. As much as the hoops community waited for the regular season, it also waited for the dynamic award winning show, Inside the NBA.
Inside the NBA, one of the most popular shows in the sports world is back again to do what it does the best. Stepping into 40th consecutive year of TNT‘s NBA coverage, the crew is all set to tip off on the season opener. Not to forget the iconic crew hosted by Ernie Johnson and analysts Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. Let’s find out what this show has in its store to offer us in the upcoming season.
Inside the NBA – Date, Time, Cast and all you need to know!
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The show is all set to commence on Tuesday, October 24 for the opening day double header at 7:30 P.M. ET, reported a press release from Warner Bros. Discovery. The highlight of the show, the entertaining duo, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley alongside Kenny Smith take on analysts roles. Barkley who debuted his analysts with the show in 2000 and followed by Shaq in 2012.
The duo’s humorous and cat-mouse approach has arguably been the reason behind the success and popularity of the show. Moreover, Chuck-Shaq banter has become a household name in the American home. They perform various pranks against each other on live show, leaving the rest of the crew in laugh riot. Now, in the latest edition, fans could expect the same energy from the duo. Apart from that, the team has put together an amazing schedule with their 65-game annual schedule.
Following are some of the key coverage of Inside the NBA.
TNT will cover the inaugural NBA In-season tournament for the month of November.
Martin Luther King Day double header game between the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs & Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies on Jan 15
Apart from that, the crew returns to Thursdays following the New Year.
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Apart from the success of the 17x sports Emmy Award-Winning show, the show has also left an emotional impression on the fans.
Inside the NBA’s emotional impression on fans
During the last season, the show host Ernie Johnson’s mother Lois Marjorie Johnson unfortunately passed away. Following that the NBA world stood together to pay respect via heartwarming messages on social media. Moreover, the crew took a moment to remember Lois Johnson on live TV.
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With only days left for the regular season, which match-up excites you the most? Let us know in the comments below.