"Jordan, speaking to NBC play-by-play voice Mike Tirico in the first installment of a series the network is calling "MJ: Insights to Excellence," said he makes a conscious decision to prioritize time with family over being seen more in the public basketball eye. That said, he also acknowledged a desire to "pay it forward." "I have an obligation to the game of basketball ... as a basketball player is to be able to pass on messages of success and dedication to the game of basketball,""
"The opening intro included some players from this era asked their memories of when the game was on NBC, and of course, many of them didn't have any memories since they either weren't born yet or were very young."
Michael Jordan debuted as a special contributor for NBC Sports' return to NBA broadcasting, appearing in the network's "MJ: Insights to Excellence" segment with Mike Tirico. Jordan said he prioritizes family time but feels an obligation to give back to the game and pass on messages of success and dedication. His halftime appearance occurred during the season-opening game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. NBC returned to NBA coverage after more than 20 years, restoring John Tesh's "Roundball Rock" theme and using artificial intelligence to recreate the late Jim Fagan's narration voice. Jordan, at 62, still feels competitive but rarely plays.
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