Michael Jordan lands new job as NBA icon copies | NBA News

Basketball legend Michael Jordan is set to be a part of NBC Sports as a particular contributor when the community launches its NBA protection next season. Jordan has largely averted tv work since his first retirement from the game in 1998 but will copy Tom Brady by taking up his new gig. The community beforehand held the rights to broadcast the NBA but misplaced them to ABC/ESPN and TNT Sports in 2002.

However, after securing a new 11-year deal price $76billion, NBC Sports is set to return to the NBA scene, with TNT Sports dropping its slot. The announcement was made at NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Jordan expressed his pleasure forward of the 2025-26 season, stating: “I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC. 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.”

NBC Sports President Rick Cordella mentioned: “Michael’s legacy both on and off the court speaks for itself. We’re incredibly proud to have him join our coverage.”

While it stays unclear what function Jordan will play, it isn’t anticipated that the NBA legend will seem on every broadcast. His function may very well be akin to NHL icon Wayne Gretzky, who sometimes options as an analyst and contributor on TNT’s hockey protection.

NBC has efficiently adopted in FOX’s footsteps by securing a prime former athlete, with NFL legend Tom Brady becoming a member of the broadcasting group.

Considered the best soccer participant of all time, Brady, who boasts seven Super Bowl rings, gives unique commentary on Sundays all through the NFL season for FOX.

Jordan is in the identical league as Brady, having received six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls in the Nineties. Regarded as the best NBA participant of all time, Jordan’s standing has been considerably challenged in latest years by LeBron James, inflicting division among followers.

All of Jordan’s championships befell when NBC Sports was overlaying the NBA, and now the 62-year-old is set to improve their protection. A five-time MVP, 14-time All-Star, and 10-time NBA scoring champion, Jordan’s legacy speaks volumes.

In addition to his basketball achievements, Jordan co-owns a NASCAR group, having based 23XI Racing with veteran driver Denny Hamlin. While the frequency of his appearances on NBC Sports stays unsure, his involvement is a important coup for the community forward of a huge 12 months.

The NBA’s new media rights deal is historic, not just because of its financial magnitude, but also because it marks the first time since 1989 that TNT has misplaced protection. 

Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns TNT Sports, did submit a bid in the most recent bundle, but the NBA determined that Amazon’s offer was unbeatable.

As a consequence, Disney (ABC/ESPN), Comcast (NBC and Peacock), and Amazon will broadcast all nationally televised NBA video games in the US from the 2025-26 season through to the 2035-36 season. While NBC has aired NBA video games in the previous, this is the first time that Jordan might be concerned in a long-term TV function.

This story first appeared on the US Mirror