Taylor Swift crowns Ernie Johnson 'the coolest grandpa' with courtside pic

Ernie Johnson posed for a courtside picture with Taylor Swift at NBA Finals Game 4 in Madison Square Garden, smiling with their arms around each other. The ESPN 'Inside the NBA' host was suited up for the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs game, while the Grammy winner wore a custom 'Stevie Knicks' tee.

Johnson, who called himself a "Mastermind," said he "became the coolest grandpa in the history of the world" after the photo. The 69-year-old gushed, "My grandkids are so excited and so is my daughter," adding, "She could not have been sweeter. Thank you very much.

I appreciate that very much, Taylor Swift." His colleagues ribbed him over the embrace, one insisting it was "friendly" and not "a grandpa hug," while Charles Barkley quipped, "Mission accomplished." They joked Swift is "no Cheryl Ann," and later trolled Johnson again for his "sly smile" and the placement of his hand.

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