Michael Jordan joins NBA on NBC
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Michael Jordan, considered by some to be the greatest player in the history of the NBA, made his TV debut with NBC Sports on Tuesday night. The six-time NBA champion, who played for both the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards,
There is good news tonight for NBA fans across the country. In an interview with NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico, basketball legend Michael Jordan opens up about life after his retirement more than two decades ago.
Michael Jordan admits in an NBC interview he still loves basketball and does wish he could be out there on the court playing at his peak.
Michael Jordan discussed life after basketball in his new NBC show “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” Watch the segment here.
NBA legend Allen Iverson appeared on Tuesday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss the league's return to NBC, and he took some time to pay homage to Michael Jordan, who is now a guest analyst for the network's basketball coverage.
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One of the most highly anticipated features of NBC's opening night was a teased halftime interview between Mike Tirico and Michael Jordan, which was pre-recorded. The former Bulls star hasn't been very involved in media in the decades since his retirement, so his decision to work with NBC was notable.
The NBA returned to NBC's airwaves for the first time in 23 years on Tuesday night and made an immediate impression on basketball fans, who have