Mon May 12 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Basketball Legend Michael Jordan Returns to NBC for NBA Coverage

**NEW YORK** – Basketball icon Michael Jordan is rejoining the NBA broadcast scene, signing on as a “special contributor” to NBC’s upcoming NBA coverage, the network announced Monday. The announcement, made at NBC’s Upfront event, comes as the NBA returns to the network this October after a long absence.

While the specifics of Jordan’s role remain undisclosed, he expressed excitement in a video message, stating that NBC’s coverage during his Chicago Bulls dynasty years was pivotal to his career. “I’m so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor.”

NBC Sports President Rick Cordella hailed Jordan’s addition, highlighting the basketball legend’s impact both on and off the court. The network’s coverage will also feature a nostalgic return of John Tesh’s iconic theme song, “Roundball Rock.” Fans can expect to see Jordan on NBC when the NBA season tips off this October.

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