Michael Jordan to join NBC as ‘special contributor’ for NBA coverage

Michael Jordan to join NBC as ‘special contributor’ for NBA coverage

Former Chicago Bulls legend and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan is taking his talents to the microphone!

Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, when the new TV deal kicks in with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Amazon Prime, Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest player in the sport’s history, is joining NBC as a “special contributor,” the company announced Monday.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said via release. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

A legendary addition to our team!

We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com/Pjsq8tokfi

— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 12, 2025

Last summer, the NBA decided to reunite with NBC after over two decades of not having a partnership.

The company has already brought in Mike Tirico to be their lead play-by-play host while also bringing in Hall of Famer Reggie Miller to become the lead color commentator; after having a strong rivalry in the 1990s, it’s objectively cool that Jordan and Miller get to work together, even if they may be in different roles.

Anyway, also a part of the network is Carmelo Anthony, Noah Eagle and Jamal Crawford. Adding Jordan to the mix isn’t nothing.

Mike Tirico to be NBC’s lead play-by-play voice for NBA

The last time we heard from Jordan in a public sphere was when he sold majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets, which he held from 2010-23.

Starting next season, NBCUniversal (NBC, Peacock) will have 100 national games–the most of any of the three partners–plus the All-Star weekend and postseason games, in addition to widespread WNBA coverage.

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