Michael Jordan Returns—This Time to NBC

After decades of defining greatness on the court—and then in the boardroom—Michael Jordan is stepping into a new arena: your television screen. The six-time NBA champion and cultural icon has joined NBC Sports as a special contributor ahead of the network’s much-anticipated return to NBA coverage in the 2025–26 season.

Yes, that Michael Jordan. The same man who turned the NBA on NBC’s iconic “Roundball Rock” theme into a Saturday tradition is now coming full circle. For many of us, NBC’s NBA coverage was our first glimpse of the GOAT in motion. From “The Flu Game” to “The Last Shot,” it’s where legends were made—and now, it’s where they’ll be told.

Jordan’s return to NBC isn’t just a media move—it’s storytelling coming home. In his own words during NBC’s Upfronts at Radio City Music Hall:

“The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project.”

This isn’t just a sports story. It’s Black excellence at the intersection of legacy and leadership. As a former athlete, current billionaire businessman, team owner, and now network contributor, MJ’s trajectory continues to inspire NPHC members and young professionals alike to evolve, expand, and own their narrative.

From Fraternity steps to Fortune 500 boardrooms, from probate to prime time—this move reminds us all: there’s always another level.