Maybe it was the nostalgia kicking in, but Tuesday felt bigger than usual for the NBA as it returned to NBC for the first time since 2002.

The greatest of all time gave a short interview to NBC, the television network who have hired him as a contributor this season.

In a recent article published on October 23, 2025, four essential Michael Jordan quotes offer profound insights into his life in retirement, reflecting on themes of fulfillment and transition beyond basketball.

1. After a 23-year hiatus, NBC gets back in the NBA business starting tonight with a doubleheader featuring the Thunder at the Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET and the Warriors at the Lakers at 10 p.m. ET. NBC, which aired the NBA from 1990 to 2002, is entering Year 1 of an 11-year deal with the league.

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is among the most discussed topics in basketball discourse. It’s ugly because Jordan fans bash James to uplift MJ and James fans rip Jordan to praise LeBron. Jordan averaged 30.1 points, 6.2 ...

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 and Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg met up at the 2025 Ryder Cup on Saturday. The Chicago Bulls legend was photographed with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft at Bethpage Black.