FILE - Michael Jordan, center, and Curtis Polk, left, co-owners of 23XI Racing, watch during qualifying beside 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta, right, for a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher, file)
FILE - Michael Jordan, center, and Curtis Polk, left, co-owners of 23XI Racing, watch during qualifying beside 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta, right, for a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher, file)
NEW YORK (AP) 鈥 Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins.
NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season.
鈥淚 am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,鈥 Jordan said during a video message. 鈥淭he NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I鈥檓 excited about being a special contributor to the project. I鈥檓 looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.鈥
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NBC returns to carrying the NBA after a 23-year absence. It had NBA rights from 1990 through 2002 and carried all six of Jordan’s championships as a member of the Chicago Bulls.
This is the first time Jordan has joined a network. His appearances and comments during the 2020 鈥淭he Last Dance鈥 documentary about his career and the end of the Bulls dynasty in 1998 created plenty of headlines.
鈥淢ichael鈥檚 legacy both on and off the court speaks for itself,鈥 NBC Sports President Rick Cordella said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e incredibly proud to have him join our coverage.鈥
NBC鈥檚 11-year agreement with the NBA and WNBA begins in October. Peacock will exclusively stream games on Monday night while NBC/Peacock will have regional doubleheaders on Tuesday. NBC and Peacock will also launch 鈥淪unday Night Basketball鈥 in January.
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