NBC provides new details on Michael Jordan's role as NBA returns to network Chris Cwik October 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM 0 In an effort to really spice up the NBA's return to the network, NBC brought in the basketball GOAT as a contributor.
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Chris Cwik October 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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In an effort to really spice up the NBA's return to the network, NBC brought in the basketball GOAT as a contributor. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was announced in May as a special contributor to the network's NBA coverage.
While Jordan's presence certainly got people talking, NBC was mum on the details of his work arrangement, leaving fans to wonder what role Jordan would play and how often he would appear on NBC to provide commentary.
After months of waiting, NBC revealed a few new details regarding Jordan's role with the network. During "Sunday Night Football," play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico teased an interview with Jordan during Tuesday's NBA doubleheader.
Tirico made the announcement while footage of the interview played in the background. The video featured Jordan being interviewed by Tirico. A graphic reading "MJ: Insights to Excellence" appeared in the lower-left corner of the video.
An NBA on NBC promo on SNF, including a look at Mike Tirico interviewing Michael Jordan. 🏈🏀📺🎙️ #NFL #NBA #SNF pic.twitter.com/Y9jA179Rnu
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NBC provided slightly more details on Jordan's role in a release Monday. The network confirmed that Jordan would appear on NBC during halftime of the Houston Rockets-Oklahoma City Thunder game on opening night Tuesday.
That segment will be called "MJ: Insights to Excellence," which NBC is teasing as a series that will "air throughout the season." The network did not announce additional details regarding Jordan's role, including how often his series would run or whether he would appear on other programs as part of its NBA coverage.
With roughly 24 hours before the 2025-26 NBA season begins, Jordan's role with NBC remains somewhat of a mystery. Monday's release provided a name for his series, but little else on that front.
NBC, which regularly broadcast NBA games from 1990 to 2002, regained broadcast rights after reaching an 11-year agreement with the league last July.
In the lead-up to its coverage, NBA announced a bevy of additions to its television crew ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. While Jordan received the most hype, he's far from the only NBA superstar who will provide NBA coverage at the network. Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady will appear on the pre-game show — which will be hosted by Maria Taylor — on opening night.
NBC also hired three former basketball stars to provide coverage during games. Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford will be part of the broadcast crew during Rockets-Thunder. Grant Hill will provide analysis when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors on opening night.
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