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Michael Jordan is going to be part of NBC’s NBA coverage. His reason: to give back to the game

Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports’ return to NBA broadcasting on Tuesday night, saying he’s doing so as a way to give back to basketball.

Jordan, speaking to NBC play-by-play voice Mike Tirico in the first installment of a series the network is calling “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” said he makes a conscious decision to prioritize time with family over being seen more in the public basketball eye.

That said, he also acknowledged a desire to “pay it forward.”

FILE - Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
FILE - Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Aug.