Michael Jordan to join NBC Sports NBA coverage as special contributor

Six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan will join NBC Sports’ coverage as a special contributor this fall, it was announced Monday. 

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a statement. “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.”

The announcement was made during NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation in New York City. NBC Sports President Rick Cordella said he was “incredibly proud” to have the basketball legend join the coverage.

“Michael’s legacy both on and off the court speaks for itself,” Cordella said.

Last year, NBCUniversal and the NBA announced an 11-year deal to broadcast NBA and WNBA regular-season and playoff games beginning with the 2025-26 season. Peacock will livestream exclusive national Monday night games.

NBC and Peacock will have national coverage of regional doubleheaders on Tuesday nights, while NBC Sports will launch “Sunday Night Basketball” next year. 

Former NBA players Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller will serve as game analysts, and Carmelo Anthony will be a studio analyst.

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