Legendary UNC alum and basketball icon Michael Jordan, often hailed as the greatest player of all time, will join NBC’s NBA coverage this fall as a “special contributor.”

Michael Jeffrey Jordan is set to make his return to your television screen!

Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time and a former UNC standout, will join NBC’s NBA coverage this fall as a “special contributor.” The announcement was confirmed via the official NBA on NBC social media account.

NBC, which originally broadcast NBA games from 1990 to 2002—a golden era dominated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls—is returning as an NBA media partner with a new 11-year deal. During its original run, NBC served as the stage for six Bulls championships and two legendary three-peats, with Jordan at the center of it all.

Now, as the network prepares to relaunch its NBA coverage, it’s only fitting that the G.O.A.T. himself will be involved. Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and former UNC star, has been announced as a “special contributor” for NBC’s upcoming broadcasts. The news was confirmed by the official NBA on NBC social media account.

Though Jordan’s exact role is still being finalized, his iconic status and unparalleled basketball résumé speak volumes. Fans can expect NBC to find a meaningful way to incorporate his voice and insights as part of their coverage. Even if today’s NBA doesn’t hold the same draw for some viewers, Jordan’s presence is sure to reignite interest.

Watching Jordan break down the game he once ruled promises to be a compelling addition to NBC’s broadcasts—and a nostalgic full-circle moment for fans who watched his greatness unfold on the same network decades ago.