NBA legend Michael Jordan is stepping again into the sports activities enviornment this fall, however as an alternative of as a baller or an government, he’s been tapped to hitch NBC Sports activities as an NBA protection particular contributor – his debut in a community broadcast sales space.
“I’m so excited to see the NBA again on NBC,” Jordan mentioned in an announcement. “The NBA on NBC was a significant a part of my profession, and I’m enthusiastic about being a particular contributor to the challenge. I’m wanting ahead to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”
All six of Jordan’s championships with the Chicago Bulls had been broadcast on NBC, which misplaced the NBA broadcast rights to ABC/ESPN in 2003. NBC is returning this season as a broadcaster of regular-season video games – as much as 100 – together with choose playoff video games and the All-Star Recreation; whereas the Finals will stay on ABC.
Jordan’s new gig was shared throughout NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation in New York Metropolis.
“Michael’s legacy each on and off the courtroom speaks for itself,” NBC Sports activities President, Rick Cordella mentioned, including that he’s “extremely proud” the enduring participant will probably be becoming a member of NBC’s NBA protection.
The six-time NBA champion, finest identified for his years main the Chicago Bulls, is a embellished athlete on and off the courtroom. Along with his incomes the NBA All-Star title 14 instances and profitable two Olympic gold medals, amongst different achievements, Jordan can be the inspiration behind the mega in style sneaker line Air Jordans. He’s additionally a minority stake co-owner of the Charolotte Hornets and 23XI Racing in NASCAR.
