Michael Jordan, the NBA legend, recently came up in the news after NBC announced its partnership. Jordan is set to become a special contributor to NBC's upcoming coverage of the NBA. Throughout his career, Jordan has usually stayed away from taking up any media roles. Therefore, this news came as a shock to every NBA fan.

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.

As NBC prepares to reintroduce itself to the basketball world, its stable of hoops broadcasters continues to grow. NBC is adding Hall of Fame forward and guard Vince Carter to its studio team when it retakes the rights to air the NBA next season,