NBA legend Michael Jordan joins NBC as a special commentator

The basketball icon, whose name the NBA has been repeating for 40 years, Michael Jordan, joins a new arena: the broadcast. On May 12, 2025, NBC announced that the six-time NBA champion as a “special employee” for the 2025-26 season will take part in his reporting and marked his first job as a commentator. The news that had dropped during the NBC presentation in New York City sent shock waves through the sports world, with the fans encouraging the next chapter of the goat. From his famous days from Chicago Bulls to this unexpected career pivot, Jordan's jump to NBC will redefine to redefine NBA programs.

A slam-dunk announcement

The stage was founded in the Radio City Music Hall when NBC unveiled Jordan's role, a step that connects the 90s nostalgia with modern flair. “I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” said Jordan in a video message that his brand intensity seemed to be through. “The NBA on NBC was a sensible part of my career and I look forward to being a special contribution to the project,” he told ESPN.

The network, which broadcast all six Jordan championship runs with the bulls from 1990 to 2002, sets its star power to redesign its NBA reporting after a 23-year break, Fox News. Although his exact duties are unclear whether game analysis, studio comments or special segments, NBC Sports President Rick Cordella called it as a “legendary addition” in an article by people.

Jordan is not a stranger in the spotlight, but this role is a brave departure. After he retired in 2003 with six NBA titles, five MVPs and a global brand that still created billions, he is in possession (sells his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets in 2023) and the 23xi racing team from Nascar. But, comment, this is an unknown territory. “He has never done that before, so it's a big swing,” said an insider from New York Post and interpreted that Jordan focused on Spotlight games such as the NBA final or the playoffs. His competitive fire, which was seen in moments such as the “flu game” in 1997, could be reflected in a sharp, factual analysis. Together with Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, Carmelo Anthony and Play-by-Play votes Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle, Jordan's part of an NBC occupation with stars, ESPN stated.

Nostalgia meets new energy

NBCS pulled out all the stops for his NBA return, enlivened the iconic “Roundball Rock” topic and uses AI to reproduce Jim Fagan's voice for Promos via Fox News. Jordan's commitment taps into the heyday of the 90s when his Bulls dynasty drove the record viewership. “Michael's legacy speaks for itself,” said Cordella to people. But this is not just a nostalgia game. Jordan expected to bring new insights and possibly dive into today's stars such as LeBron James or Giannis Antetocounmpo. With Peacock -Streaming Monday Night Games and NBC, the Tuesday Douleheaders and Sunday Night Basketball exudes in 2026, Jordan's presence will be a tie, reported New York Post.

A new legacy unfolds

At 62, Jordan still shapes the story of basketball. In his NBC role, which starts in October 2025, it is not about experiencing past glory, but to give his legend a new level. Will he break up with the same precision he previously met, like the 1998 final over Utah? Fans strive to find out. When NBC aims to regain his NBA throne, Jordan's Voicest, who expressed himself in unmatched experience, was able to redefine how we see the game. Turn on the goat yourself this autumn and bring his unsurpassed basketball knowledge into the microphone.

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