One of the most renowned individuals in basketball, Michael Jordan, is about to come back to the NBA spotlight in a way that nobody imagined, but this time off the court. Joining NBC as part of their forthcoming NBA coverage starting with the league’s new media rights agreement in 2026, the six-time NBA champion and former franchise owner will take on an unexpected project.
NBC is ready to re-enter the NBA broadcasting scene, having previously hosted historic moments from Jordan’s championship runs with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan has been brought in to help in a different way as part of their plan to improve coverage.
Though the precise details of his involvement have not yet been revealed, Jordan will be a “special contributor to the project,” announced during NBC’s Upfronts. His participation is a significant full-circle event since all six of his titles aired on NBC.
Michael McCarthy and Andrew Marchand initially broke the story, both stressing the relevance of Jordan’s return to a network so closely linked to his career high points. Jordan’s presence by itself brings great star power and nostalgic appeal to NBC’s NBA comeback while fans wait for information on his contributions.
BREAKING: Michael Jordan will serve as a ‘special contributor’ to NBC’s upcoming NBA coverage.
Jordan’s Bulls won all six of their titles on NBC’s air.
— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) May 12, 2025
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