New details emerge about Michael Jordans nebulous NBC role

Details about Michael Jordan’s new role as a special contributor for NBC’s upcoming NBA coverage are starting to come to light.Days after NBC announced the basketball icon would be joining the broadcast ranks in a shocking move, CNBC outlined certain elements of the “nebulous” gig Thursday, noting “the initial plan is for Jordan to appear in taped segments during the season to provide analysis that will air during pregame shows or halftime shows.”“How that evolves over time is still TBD,” the report added.A six-time NBA champion with the Bulls and a six-time Finals MVP, Jordan spent most of his legendary 15-year career in Chicago, earning league MVP honors five times.He spent the final two years of his career with the Wizards and retired after the 2002-03 season.Jordan’s sudden pivot to a network role Monday caught many by surprise, as the 14-time NBA All-Star has never shown an intense interest in wading into the sports media waters.Since selling the Charlotte Hornets in 2023, the Hall of Famer has been spending time with his family, even enjoying a luxurious overseas vacation with wife Yvette Prieto last summer.Jordan, 62, expressed excitement about his new endeavor in a statement Monday.“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said.“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 NBA announced a new media rights agreement with NBC last summer.Games will be telecast on the network starting with the 2025-26 season and run through 2035-36.Mike Tirico will call games alongside Noah Eagle, while Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller will serve as game analysts.Carmelo Anthony has been tapped as a studio analyst, with NBC announcing his addition to their coverage earlier this month....