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Mike Tirico discusses Michael Jordan's limited NBC basketball appearances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Mike Tirico discusses Michael Jordan's limited NBC basketball appearances

Summary

Mike Tirico addressed his singular interview with Michael Jordan during NBC's NBA coverage last season in a conversation aired on September 16, 2026. While Jordan was introduced as a 'special contributor,' he only appeared for one interview, leading to disappointment among fans who expected more. Tirico expressed satisfaction with the interview content, appreciating the chance to hear from Jordan, who has rarely spoken about basketball since his retirement. He indicated there are no plans for a second interview this season, as Jordan is not expected to return to NBC's NBA coverage.

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•Tirico's interview was the only NBA appearance Jordan made for NBC last season.
•Jordan's input was hyped but did not meet fan expectations.
•Tirico is open to future interviews with Jordan but none are currently planned.
•Jordan focused more on his NASCAR involvement through Fox than basketball coverage.

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One interview with Michael Jordan was enough to leave a mark on Mike Tirico. The voice of NBC’s NFL and NBA coverage discussed the interview, which became the entirety of Jordan’s contribution to the network’s NBA coverage last season, in a conversation with Front Office Sports Tonight’s Bridget Condon. “It was fun. A lot of…
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