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Michael Jordan’s much-hyped segment on NBA on NBC ended up being a disappointment for fans.
Earlier this year, it was revealed that Jordan was joining NBC as a “special contributor” for the network’s return to NBA coverage.
“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC. 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,” Jordan said in a statement.
On Tuesday night, Jordan’s segment “Insights To Excellence’ aired, and the NBA great spoke about why he decided to get back on TV.
“We have an obligation to pay it forward. That’s part of what this is all about.”
“We have an obligation to pay it forward. That’s part of what this is all about.”
Watch Michael Jordan’s first conversation with Mike Tirico in the first edition of MJ: Insights To Excellence. pic.twitter.com/7tfzGm6SpM
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) October 22, 2025
The segment did not feature any commentary on the current game and seems to be one long interview that will air during the NBA season.
Fans were a bit disappointed with MJ’s segment.
I thought they got Michael Jordan to comment on the game at half time, but he’s talking about his vibes pic.twitter.com/NagpxqqLdd
— Russ’ TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) October 22, 2025
NBC is going to microdose a single Michael Jordan interview for the ENTIRE season pic.twitter.com/5rxDbyqnoJ
— kevikev (@KevCoke6) October 22, 2025
Jordan reportedly got paid $40 million for his segment with the NBA, which seems pretty bad for what they produced.