The Match in Las Vegas caught the attention of the world. The highly awaited event featured some of the biggest stars from the sporting world. Two of the very best in the NBA Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson teamed up against two NFL superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

Amidst the ongoing event, a 66-year-old TV veteran received big news, leaving him emotional.

Charles Barkley breaks massive news on-air

While covering The Match, Charles Barkley announced that Ernie Johnson has been chosen to be inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

Johnson took some time to process the news. He showed his gratitude to the people responsible for this honor while also thanking everyone who made that possible.

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Chuck said that he was the only person who knew about this and was specially asked to break the news to his friend.

Following this reveal, Johnson started receiving heavy praise from fans and his special work friend as well.

Shaq shared the clip on his Instagram story showing that he is proud of his friend as well.

Fans congratulate Ernie Johnson: “Well deserved”

As soon as the clip of the announcement made its way to social media, Johnson received thousands of congratulatory messages. “No one deserves it more,” a fan reacted.

Some fans called Ernie the GOAT: “The absolute Goat when it comes to broadcasting. Don’t know anyone who deserves it more!” One fan took the honor to another level: “Ernie is a prime example of a hall of fame human.”

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The viral fan reaction makes it only certain that Johnson surely deserves the honor and pride his friends felt for him.