Michael Jordan is back.
The legendary six-time champion – who is rarely seen or heard on NBA coverage – has been announced as a special correspondent on NBC’s coverage of the league once their new deal begins next season.
Michael Jordan will be back on our TV screensGettyThe broadcaster is returning as a rights-holder of the league as part of the NBA’s new 11-year $76 billion TV deal this fall and they have landed what many consider as the greatest basketball player of all-time.
Announcing Jordan as a correspondent at a presentation at Radio City Music Hall, the broadcaster mimicked the famous press release the six-time NBA champion did when he un-retired from basketball in 1995, by flashing on the screen the words, “I’m back.”
Jordan then appeared in a video. “Sorry I can’t be with you,” he 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.”
NBC also posted their announcement on social media, with it quickly going viral as fans were sent into a frenzy.
“A legendary addition to our team! We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock,” NBC posted on X.
“First Brady now Jordan, all the GOATS are picking up a mic,” one fan replied on X.
“The money must be CRAZY to get this man out of hiding,” one fan joked.
With Jordan’s addition, the race for the biggest talents before the new TV deal kicks off in October will certainly heat up.
As Amazon’s Prime Video and EPN, the other broadcasters with rights to the NBA this fall, will look for ways to ensure their coverage is as exciting.
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