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Michael Jordan ends NBC broadcast stint amid fan disappointment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:23 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Michael Jordan ends NBC broadcast stint amid fan disappointment

Summary

Michael Jordan will not return to NBC after a short broadcasting agreement, ending a series of segments from a lengthy interview aired last season. The arrangement disappointed many fans who expected regular analysis and commentary from the basketball legend. Criticism has emerged from various quarters, including LeBron James' friend CuffsTheLegend, who mocked the format and suggested fans were misled. Reports indicate that Jordan may have chosen not to extend his deal with NBC, with no official response from the network yet. The situation has reignited discussions about Jordan's legacy in the ongoing GOAT debate among basketball fans.

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By the Numbers

•Michael Jordan's NBC broadcasting deal ends abruptly.
•Fans expected more frequent contributions from Jordan.
•Critics accuse NBC of misleading fans about the arrangement.
•CuffsTheLegend highlights disappointment on social media.
•Debate continues over Jordan's status among basketball greats.

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1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Jordan Gets Mocked By LeBron James’ Friend As His Brief NBC Broadcast Stint Ends

What they're saying

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Michael Jordan has broken a lot of hearts after it was announced that the basketball legend will not be on NBC again. Jordan signed a deal with NBC for the previous season as a special contributor and this immediately got many raving, hoping to see more of the baller on-screen. NBC did not first announce [...]
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