BOBBY BURACK: Here is who could replace Ernie Johnson as the next host of 'Inside the NBA'

Ernie Johnson will retire as host of "Inside the NBA" after the season, the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer announced in a social media video on Wednesday.

Johnson, 70, will continue covering the NCAA men’s basketball tournament for CBS and Turner Sports.

The announcement generated two separate discussions across the industry. One about Johnson’s legacy. The other concerns the obvious. His departure creates an opening on one of the most prestigious and popular shows in sports media.