India, Oct. 29 -- Ernie Johnson, the loved host of "Inside the NBA", will leave the show at the end of this season. The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer shared the news in a social media video on Wednesday. He said it was his own decision to step away and that "it's just time."

Johnson said he will keep working, including covering the NCAA men's basketball tournament for CBS and Turner Sports.

"Just to be clear, I'm not retiring," Johnson said. "Just cutting back. ... So this is by no means the end. It's just a turning of the page. And I'll forever cherish every chapter we have written with 'Inside the NBA.'"

He also thanked his fans. "And lastly, I just want to say thanks to you. Thanks for your loyalty, for your love, for your suppo...