Summary
- Michael Jordan makes a comeback to the NBA as its special contributor for the NBC
- This marks his first TV role covering the league
- NBC also returns to covering the NBA for the first time since 2002
Michael Jordan is making a return to the NBA but for different reasons. NBC announced earlier this week that the Hall of Famer would become the special contributor to its NBA coverage, starting this fall.
Jordan announced his new role in a video at NBC’s Upfront and the network later posted to X the message, “A legendary addition to our team! We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock,” alongside a montage of Jordan’s days in the NBC. Jordan’s new role as a special contributor is a part of NBC’s 11-year agreement that begins in the 2025-26 season. At this time, the network has not disclosed the details of what his role specifically entails. This marks the first TV role Jordan will have covering the league in any capacity since his retirement in 2023. During his time in the NBA, he won six championship rings and won five league MVPs. He owned the Charlotte Hornets from 2010 to 2023.
As for NBC, the network returns to covering the NBA for the first time since 2002.
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
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