Michael Jordan to Join NBC Sports' NBA Coverage as Special Contributor

Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, will join NBC Sports’ coverage of the NBA as a special contributor when the 2025-26 season begins in October. The announcement was made earlier today during NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

“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.”

— Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion and a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

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

Six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls

Six NBA Finals MVP awards

Five NBA regular-season MVP awards

14-time NBA All-Star

10 NBA scoring titles

Nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team

All-time NBA career points per game leader (30.1)

Elected to Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (2009)

NCAA championship with the University of North Carolina (1982)

Two-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA

Off the court, Jordan is a successful businessman, investor and philanthropist. His Jordan Brand (a division of NIKE) has been a leader and innovator in athletic shoes and apparel since its creation in 1997. Jordan is also the first former player to become the majority owner of an NBA franchise, the Charlotte Hornets. In the fall of 2020, along with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, he launched a NASCAR team, 23XI Racing.

A strong believer in giving back, Jordan has long supported many charitable causes that provide opportunities for at-risk youth, help kids with disabilities and illnesses, support teachers and provide disaster relief. Novant Health’s Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinics in North Carolina provide critical health services to thousands of patients. Jordan has served as Make-A-Wish’s Chief Wish Ambassador since 2008 and has been a wish granter for 35 years.