Ernie Johnson just unlocked “French Offseason Mode,” and NBA fans can’t get enough. While Coco Gauff made history by winning her first-ever French Open title, TNT’s legendary host Ernie Johnson stole a slice of the spotlight with his courtside appearance, sporting a hilarious, artsy, and meme-worthy look. Dressed in a beige turtleneck, thick-rimmed glasses, and a beret embroidered with the Eiffel Tower, Ernie was practically auditioning for a French art film rather than prepping for the next NBA broadcast.
The image, posted on the official @NBAonTNT Instagram, quickly caught fire online. Fans dubbed him “French Ernie,” joking about his offseason persona. Jeff Eisenband even tweeted out the iconic pic with the perfect caption, jokingly acknowledging Ernie’s new vacation alter ego. The shar