Ernie Johnson is a fabulous host, don’t think they’ll ever be a sports host I enjoy to watch more than him. He can handle any news with ease and poise, something that not many others could do. It will be a sad day when he decides to retire.

If it weren't for coach Thompson it wouldn't be no Alonzo mourning, mutombo, Patrick Ewing, and Allen iverson all in the hall of fame

John Thompson was America's dad. And a voice as powerful as James Earl Jones.

*Ernie- Put the towel on the right side. *Kenny- Puts the towel on his left😭😭

John Thompson was the epitome of what a father figure was. He was also an excellent commentator and correspondent for the NBA on TNT. We'll all miss him.

I met him at the Vegas airport in the early 90s. I was so happy to see him sitting at a table. He saw the eagerness in me looking at him that when he was leaving, he came over and ask if I wanted a picture with him. One of my best days. Still have my picture.

I can’t imagine what Allen Iverson is feeling right about now.

Nothing was cooler than hoyas gear and airwalks back in the day..

He was the reason I loved college basketball and the reason I went to college 😪now I'm a school teacher😪

Shaq's story about John Thompson giving AI a chance when he was in jail and noone was there for him gave me goosebumps. What an incredible man. RIP coach

RIP to John Thompson!!!! A real Legend & hero in the black community. I grew up watching so many clips & speeches from him in sports documentaries never knowing who he really was & his value until I got older. If it wasnt for him, there would be no A.I. & countless other stand up black men that he raised. This one got to me & I had to pause & reflect for a few minutes. REST IN POWER TO THIS BLACK KING!

At age 10 it was the first time that I saw a black man coaching a basketball team....in the 1982 Final Four. I watched in awe and amazement!! Left a profound impact on me. Loved those Hoya teams from 1982-1985.

I will always love Sir Charles Barkley😊😊

This is why Inside the NBA is my favorite show. Guys know how to read the room well. And every legend that dies they all have some memories with them.

I grew up in Baltimore and was a huge Georgetown fan because of Reggie Williams and David Wingate, two Baltimore basketball players who played at Georgetown. John Thompson seemed larger than life. The fact that he was 6'9" might have given creedence to what my imagination told me, but nevertheless, John Thompson mattered. He touched the lives of so many Black boys and turned them into Black men. John Thompson saved Allen Iverson's life. What is going through AI's mind now? What about Patrick Ewing? He went from having a storied NBA career to being the emotional, physical, and spiritual embodiment of John Thompson Jr as Ewing is now the head coach of Georgetown's basketball team. What about Alonzo Mourning? What about Dikembe Mutombo? Mutombo is arguably the greatest humanitarian the sports world has ever seen. We will never see another Mutombo. Where did his spirit of giving and selflessness come from? We know the answer to that question. John Thompson mattered.

Rest in power King. Coach Thompson was the reason why I watched college basketball and had aspirations to play.

I loved John as a announcer he was incredible... he’s underrated as a basketball announcer IMO.. obviously a legend as a coach

I can’t stop crying!! The love from players did not even play at Georgetown for Coach JOHN Thompson!! That goes deep!! I just hope one day somebody can make a movie about his life

Wow!! Much Respect Chuck! for mentioning Rollin Nolan!! I’m in Atlanta now, but I’m from Little Rock. #94 Champs!! Baby!!

Dc born and raised. John Thompson one of my favorite coaches of All-time . Came to my school one time and spoke to us , excellent speaker. Got to shake his hand and talk to him, tall man. Didn’t see the Pat Ewing era but the Iverson era was my childhood , had everybody doing his crossover . Hoya Grey all day , definitely had the best shoes and gear.

DMV legend man. Rest In Peace it’s easier up there

"I don't like being called the first black man to win a championship, because that implies that black men were not yet intelligent enough to coach a champion until now." Big John had the right of it.

Absolutely a maker of men. Thanks Coach RIP

I thank John Thompson for saving Allen iverson life RIP

Coach Thompson made me learn about and appreciate American college basketball, I was 13 when he won his NCAA championship, I became a fan, this from a kid from Canada.

John Thompson was the REAL Cliff Huxtable - a caring father and friend mentor all that RIP

john Thompson has such a unique voice, when he speaks he has everyone's attention and I am speaking of hearing him on interviews on tv

I was born with a heart defect and they rushed me to Georgetown Hospital, they had amazing cardiologists and I owe my life to that institution. Having said that, I grew up in the DMV and was a fan of the Hoyas. I wasn't around for the glory years but the younger generation knew what Coach Thompson meant to DC. Rest in Peace, Coach #hoyasaxa

Thank you NBA TNT. Big ups for the tribute too Thompson. The Towel iconic from The CITY (DC) !!!! Thank you Thank you !!!

"He wanted to create great Black men." I loved John Thompson, growing up as a teenager in the '80's. I'm sad today.

John Thompson is a legend . & if u went to Georgetown during his tenor : You're s lucky person .

Poor A.I. 🕊😔 R.I.P. John Thompson

RIP Coach John Thompson. I’ll never forget about the story of him confronting Rayful Edmond, an infamous drug lord, and warning him to stay away from his players. The man held so much power and was respected by everyone.

Rip to a true Legend 🙏🏾

80's college basketball was the ACC and The Big East ( you can throw independent DePaul in there too).The Big East was loaded from top to bottom.Georgetown, St.John's, Syracuse, Villanova.You had Michael Adams at Boston College,Otis Thorpe at Providence, Clyde Vaughn at Pitt, Earl Kelley at UConn.We all know about Ewing, Mullin, Pearl, Pinckney.So many great teams, coaches, players and rivalries.Big Mondays were must see.These were my ball playing years.Couldnt wait to get on the court after watching Georgetown play.Made me step my defense up and wanted to block EVERYTHING like Ewing.John Thompson not only coached great players, but he molded young men into grown men.R.I.P Big John.

Bruh it’s like everyday the past 3 days a legend died

He taught players how to deal wit standing up, speaking, not speaking, Influencing, leveraging and more.

R.I.P to the legendary coach John Thompson. He will never be forgotten because he put Georgetown University on the map. Georgetown team jackets in the 80's were very popular because of him.

Thank you mr John Thompson cause being in the big East basketball in the 80s at Georgetown their rivalry with Syracuse made a conference and a league

R - I - P Coach Thompson.... Wasnt a Georgetown fan but was a fan of Coach. VERY VERY VERY sad day.

Great man and great coach. Those Georgetown Hoyas teams with Patrick Ewing in the 80s are iconic. Won the National Championship in 1984 and made the Finals 2 other times

2020 is relentless, RIP to a basketball icon 🙏🏾

"I want to thank coach Thompson... for saving my life" Can't really express much more (oh, both me and the legend that said it too I bet). Thank you Thompson, Wes Unseld, Sloan, David Stern.

This show can and will heal America, continue doing what you guys do, you bring hope to all of us, thank you.

One of the greats who helped shape the lives of so many talented boys, who are now men that are hurting for the loss of their mentor and coach.

God bless Coach John Thompson...HOF coach, man & spirit...condolences to the Thompson family...you gave us one of the greatest Centers in the NBA, Patrick Ewing. And one of the greatest shooting guards ever in Allen Iverson. 97% of your players graduated with a four-year degree...Rest In Power King

I will always remember John Thompson not as a coach but as a father figure to all his player. I can relate to this in 1982 . As a student at UNC I was fortunate to attend the national championship game that year in New Orleans. Fred Brown made a terrible pass to James Worthy an course the rest is history. I managed through the game to work my way to the benches. When Brown made that pass everyone was at a fever pitch. What alot people didn't notice John Thompson made a bee line to Freddy Brown not to scold him, but to hug him and tell him that ok we will get them next year. He was embrassing him if it was his on son. That was the most powerful thing I ever seen. This kid probably blowed your national championship and you are holding him. What a man. Thank you Coach Thompson. RIP. By the way say hi to Dean for me . We sure miss y'all .

I’m glad that I got to meet coach back in January of this year at tha Kennedy Center in DC. Got a picture with him too. Iconic. Rest in power to Coach Thompson 🙌🏾💯

You can cry because he’s gone, but remember to smile because he happened. RIP John Thompson. Such a wonderful example for up & coming black men.

Shaq: “right side or left side?..” Chuck: “right side” Kenny: puts it on his left Me: 🤦🏽‍♂️😂💀

Coach Thompson was the same age as Coach Jerry Sloan who also passed at age 78 this year. Both were excellent coaches and both will be dearly missed.

Just when you think 2020 can’t get any worse

Greatest defensive basketball coach ever!!!.

RIP coach. God bless.

God bless Mr. John Thompson! This was good stuff! R.I.P.

Thanks big john! You were my favorite coach in sports history. Rest in peace my friend I love you!

One of my favorite coaches of all time! Would have loved to played for him. RIP SIR

One of the best ever that towel was legendary!!

He didn't go along with what everybody else would say. Didn't copy other people or dodge stuff. He kept it real said and did what was suppose to be said and done.

Nice for Chuck to recognize Nolan Richardson.

This man shaped so many other kids to real men. What a great coach and great man

everytime i tuned in to nba tnt... Another farewell and grieving... God Bless

R.I.P. John Thompson my heart goes out to his family and friends he is a special human being and a great human being ❤️🙏

My condolences to the Thompson family. Coach John Thompson was GREAT MAN & LEADER OF BLACK MEN. THANK U COACH THOMPSON!!! HoyaParanoia4Life

It's really great that all these guys are saying all these great things. I wish he was honored more while he was here RIP Big Coach Thompson

I will miss this man. I have been watching and cheering for him and the Hoyas almost my entire life. As a little girl growing up in Baltimore he reminded me of my father. He had a big presence, a great voice, and a contagious smile. There was a joy and a love you could see in the interactions and the many small moments between him and his players. Georgetown and Basketball were lucky to have had Big John for so many years.

I love how all of the men wore the towel 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 R.I.P. Coach John Thompson

Grew up watching legendary Coach Thompson and the Hoyas!--RIP SALUTE!!!😪👑❤🏀 Thank you. My condolences to his family, players and other loved ones!

Greatest Coach And Builder Of Men

Great work guys to tribute a absolute great man. Rest in peace coach.

RIP to yet another GOAT

Michael Jackson was my favorite player. Georgetown was my team. Sleepy Floyd, Wingate, Broadnax, Dalton, Brown, and Pat. Those were the teams that put them on the map. BIG JOHN - a DC Icon. A basketball legend. May you rest in the land of endless sausage sandwiches!

He was the officer and the gentleman...legend

An excellent tribute. Rest well Coach, Mr John Thompson

Maaannnnn I thought he would live forever. Being from DC he is a legend! RIP COACH!!!

God I love this foursome. Seriously, I don't watch much basketball but I could listen to this group talk all day about any subject. So well spoken. Just a fantastic group.

Legendary RIP🙏🏾

Sir Charles Barkley suit looks sharp

Proud to say he was my great uncle

RIP John Thompson🙏

Best show ever

Classy move EJ!!👏👏👏👏👏

He was one of the faces of college basketball my entire childhood. He was a good one with a great legacy! When I was a kid as a Kentucky fan, I didn’t want to see Georgetown in March Madness! Rest in Peach Coach!

I am grateful for Coach Thompson, and what he contributed to life.

I met him in a barbershop in Arlington VA when I was in highschool

One of the greatest. . . Coach Thompson.

Rest Easy coach JT condolences go out to the family

Many iconic coaches are leaving us. RIP

RIP Legend:(

Someone new everyday. RIP

Dang man😔💔🙏🏽

And during these tough times or crazy times. I love Ernie Johnson Jr, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal.

R.I.P. to a truly great man. He didn't just teach boys about basketball.... he taught them about LIFE.

I cannot recall a week full of legendary bball guys (college and professional) that passed away, let alone this year. 2020 needs to end soon. RIP regardless

The black community of America has lost two great men in tone week, rest Chadwick and Dad Thompson

Whoa whoa whoa.... John Wooden as well Charles. But truly a huge loss. Amazing man amazing!!! Huge huge loss for the world today

Kenny man🤦🏾‍♂️

This year has been tough for everyone but especially so for the basketball family.

love the videos keep it up

R.I.P John Thompson