Michael Jordan joins NBA on NBC
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Footage of Michael Jordan swishing a free throw after admitting it was the most nervous he has been in years has emerged online. Jordan made his NBC debut on Wednesday after signing a broadcast deal with the network for the new NBA season.
Jordan, now 62, hasn’t been a consistent on-air presence since his final retirement in 2003. His decision to join NBC’s coverage ties together basketball’s past and present, offering fans a rare chance to hear from the man who defined the sport’s modern era.
Michael Jordan made his return to television on Tuesday evening. The six-time NBA champion, who played for the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards during his Hall of Fame career, is working for NBC.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan is returning to the public eye. He will join NBC Sports for their NBA coverage during the 2025-26 season. This marks his first broadcasting role since retiring in 2003.