Particle.news
Download on the App Store
52 ARTICLES
·
5d ago

Michael Jordan Joins NBC Sports as Special Contributor for NBA Coverage

The basketball legend will debut his first on-air role this fall as NBC revives its NBA broadcasts after a 23-year hiatus.

Michael Jordan in Paris on Jan. 24, 2020.
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Michael Jordan will serve as a special contributor for NBC's NBA coverage starting with the 2025-26 season, marking his first significant on-air role in the league's media landscape.
  • The announcement was made during NBCUniversal's Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall, with Jordan expressing excitement about the NBA's return to NBC, a network tied to his championship legacy.
  • NBC is reviving its iconic 'NBA on NBC' branding, including the return of the 'Roundball Rock' theme song by John Tesh and other nostalgic elements.
  • Jordan's specific responsibilities as a special contributor remain undisclosed, with additional details to be revealed closer to the season's launch in October.
  • NBC's return to NBA broadcasting follows an 11-year, $77 billion media rights deal signed in 2024, which also includes partnerships with Disney/ESPN and Amazon Prime Video.