TNT's Ernie Johnson misses The Showdown 2024 due to a 'family matter'

Ernie Johnson is not in Las Vegas for The Showdown 2024 due to what was described as a family matter.

Johnson is the long-time host of TNT's NBA Tonight program. He was originally supposed to be at Shadow Creek as part of the TNT broadcast crew. His TNT sidekick Charles Barkley was on the set, along with David Feherty and Trevor Immelman as well as show host Brian Anderson.

"By the way, we want to shout out to Ernie Johnson. He was supposed to be here but returned home to attend to a family matter. EJ, you're on our minds tonight. Prayers up for you and your family. We're thinking about you, pal," said Anderson about eight minutes into the telecast.

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