I hate to be the old man in the room, but it really does feel like the NBA season just ended. However, tomorrow, we are starting the 2025-26 season.
As the sands slip through the hourglass, basketball fans will welcome in another chapter of the NBA story on Tuesday night.
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This year, NBC has jumped back into the basketball pool, and did so in a big way. The network pulled Michael Jordan to be a part of their broadcast team this season.
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While many have been wondering how much Jordan would do for the network, on Monday, part of his role was revealed.
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The NBA legend will be a special contributor for the network. One of Jordan’s contributions will be a segment called “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” which will be an interview segment between Jordan and NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico.
Michael Jordan’s role as a “special contributor” for the NBA on NBC will feature a segment titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” an interview segment between Mike Tirico and MJ.
The series will continue throughout the season, with the first edition airing during the network’s… pic.twitter.com/ncohVu58A0
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Jordan’s presence on the broadcast will bring in viewers. Fans have long craved the idea of having one of the greatests talk about today’s game.
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The NFL is seeing that with Tom Brady in the broadcast booth for Fox. Now, NBC is hoping that the addition of Jordan will be a smash hit with the fans. Honestly, I’m really excited to see what this first segment will be about.
Will they ever let Bugs Bunny interview him?
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