Over the years, how many iterations of Charles Barkley not winning the ring have we heard on TNT? There have been multiple segments and sometimes direct mocking from Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, who have won 4 and 2 rings, respectively. But it seems their contribution has also helped them a ring but also add one to the Chuckster’s collection.
Ernie Johnson said, “We had a pretty cool moment here earlier tonight. The four of us and everybody on our crew. And wanted to share that with you real quick.” On the recent broadcast of Inside the NBA, we had a video about the gift that the network decided to give to the crew. A diamond ring, just like the ones any championship team would present to their players.
On top, it’s the Inside the NBA logo surrounded by diamonds. One side features their name with 4 of their faces in Mount Rushmore style and a TNT logo below. On the other side, there are 35 seasons and accolades, 21 Sports Emmys with the inscription of the trophy as well. Even an emotional message written on the Inside. “Thank You for all the Blackberry Moments“. We also know that it was TNT’s idea to gift the 4 pillars and the crew this parting gift.
Ryan Ford, Jostens VP Pro Championship sales said in the video, “This is the concept that was approved by TNT. The four stars of the show have become the Mount Rushmore of NBA television. The entire show has earned 21 Emmys. What you can see and envisualize in something this big, you have to take it to scale so that it fits on the side of a ring.”
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