Basketball community ignited following Michael Jordan's announcement of joining NBA on NBC staff
NBC Sports is hyping up the comeback of the NBA with a bang! On Monday morning, they declared that legendary basketball beast, Michael Jordan, will be joining their team.
NBC had already assembled an All-Star squad for the kickoff of their 11-year broadcast rights deal, but the ** addition of the undisputed greatest of all time (GOAT)**, Michael Jordan, takes things to a whole new level - assuming his role isn't just token.
Social media erupts following Michael Jordan's addition to NBC's NBA team
With the title of "special contributor," Jordan's role might involve unique segments or episodes featuring the Bulls legend and his opinions.
In a statement on Monday, Michael Jordan, six-time NBA Champion, looked thrilled about the collaboration:
"I am so thrilled to see the NBA back on NBC," Michael Jordan declared on Monday. "The NBA on NBC was an integral part of my career, and I'm ecstatic about being a special contributor to this project. I can't wait to see you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October."
Other top-notch talents joining the fray include Jamal Crawford, Reggie Miller, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Tirico, and Noah Eagle, forming a very impressive crew.
Jordan’s announcement sparked a flurry of reactions, ranging from excitement to hilarious memes speculating about what's to come:
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Throughout his 15-year NBA career, Michael Jordan averaged an impressive 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.3 steals per game, shooting 49.7% from the field. In the playoffs, Jordan racked up 33.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 48.7% from the field en route to his six NBA Championships.
Jordan's role as a special contributor for NBC's NBA team will involve providing exclusive interviews, pre-recorded segments, and making occasional appearances during marquee broadcasts such as Christmas Day games, All-Star Weekend, and the NBA Finals, marking his first time serving as an NBA commentator since his retirement in 2003. This represents a significant return to the NBA spotlight1. Jordan’s contributions will be featured within NBC's broader NBA coverage, which resumes after a 23-year hiatus with a substantial 11-year broadcasting deal. Jordan’s involvement is designed to add a legendary presence and historical depth to the broadcasts, complementing the network’s revival of nostalgic elements from the 1990s NBA era1. In summary, Jordan’s level of involvement will be periodic but high-profile, focusing on special segments and key broadcasts rather than regular game commentary, enhancing NBC’s NBA coverage with his unique insights and star power1.
- With the addition of Michael Jordan, the odds for NBC Sports' NBA championship coverage have significantly increased, as his role as a special contributor will provide exclusive insights into the NBA and its playoffs.
- The announcement of Michael Jordan joining NBC's NBA team has sent a shockwave throughout the sports community, sparking heated discussions and speculations about his potential impact on the network's basketball coverage.
- As a six-time NBA Champion and legendary basketball player, Michael Jordan's involvement in the NBC's NBA broadcasts is set to bring a touch of the 1990s basketball magic and historical depth to the network's extensive coverage of the league's playoffs and championship games.
