Michael Jordan will be a ‘special contributor’ to NBC’s coverage of the NBA

The NBA GOAT is taking on yet another challenge in his basketball career. Chicago Bulls great and NBA legend Michael Jordan will serve as a “special contributor” to NBC’s coverage of the NBA in the fall.

The network — which regularly broadcast NBA games from 1990 to 2002 — will resume coverage of the sport in the fall after reaching an 11-year agreement with the league.

When NBC starts covering games again, Jordan will be a part of that coverage.

The network has not announced Jordan’s specific role just yet, calling him a “special contributor.” It’s unclear how often Jordan will appear on the network or what his job duties will entail.

Regardless of his role, Jordan is more than qualified to talk about the sport. The Hall of Famer spent 15 years in the NBA, winning six championships with the Bulls. He was a 14-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, 10-time scoring champ and five-time MVP. To this day, Jordan is considered the greatest basketball player of all time.

Following his playing career, Jordan served in a front-office role with the Washington Wizards. He then purchased a minority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. He was named the managing member of basketball operations with the club. Jordan eventually gained majority control of the team and held it until 2023, when he sold the franchise to Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall. Jordan still has a minority stake in the team.

Jordan’s post-NBA career has also led him to NASCAR, where he and Cup driver Denny Hamlin own 23XI Racing.

Given his excellence on the court and the front-office roles he held after his playing career, Jordan should bring plenty of insightful commentary to the table.

No matter what his exact role will be, hearing insight and analysis from the greatest NBA player of all time should get fans even more excited for the “NBA on NBC” to make its triumphant return in the fall.