Michael Jordan is officially returning to the NBA spotlight, this time as a special contributor for NBC’s new NBA coverage beginning with the 2025–26 season. NBC made the announcement Monday during its Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall,

With six championships, five MVPs, and unmatched dominance, Michael Jordan’s career remains a gold standard in basketball. But what made his impact truly legendary?

The NBA desperately needs a narrative shift. Even in the midst of one of its most exciting postseasons in recent memory, the constant recycled narratives and irrational hate of the current product have become a cancer to the state of basketball discourse.