The 2025-26 NBA regular season has officially begun and Michael Jordan has formally returned to the basketball world. During halftime of the opener between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, the Chicago Bulls icon appeared and spoke candidly about life after basketball.
One quote in particular was equal parts heartbreaking and fascinating to ponder, as Jordan openly addressed how much he misses the game.
Jordan sent shockwaves throughout the basketball community when it was revealed revealed that the notoriously private legend of the sport would be joining NBC's coverage of the NBA. He made his first appearance during the season opener in a candid sitdown interview with Mike Tirico.