‘Money must be crazy’: Michael Jordan’s shock career move stuns
Michael Jordan achieved it all on the basketball court but his latest career move has left NBA fans’ jaws on the floor.
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NBA fans will be seeing plenty more of Michael Jordan this fall.
The NBA legend, 62, is joining NBC’s coverage of the league as a special correspondent, the network announced Monday during its upfront presentation in New York.
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“The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project,” Jordan said in a statement.
“I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”
A six-time NBA champion and six-time NBA Finals MVP with the Bulls, Jordan played 15 seasons in the league and was named an All-Star 14 times.
He also earned league MVP honours five times.
Jordan, who has never shown an inclination to be part of the media, has maintained a low profile since selling the Hornets in 2023 while enjoying a lavish lifestyle with his wife, Yvette Prieto.
With the memes flowing in reaction to the news, fans were looking forward to MJs first foray as a commentator.
New York Daily News Jets beat writer Antwan Staley said: “NBC is really going all out.”
Ex-NBA star Evan Turner tweeted: “Michael Jordan chiming in on NBA games gone hit different. The streets will never be the same!”
Content creator Ross Pins commented: “The money must be CRAZY to get this man out of hiding.”
Another fan posted: “He’s probably just there to remind everyone he’s still the GOAT while sipping a drink with a smug smile. You know he’ll drop a ‘I’d do this job, but I’m too busy winning championships’ in the first 5 minutes.”
Another said: “Bruh … this is one of the greatest rollouts/ call backs I’ve ever seen for NBA coverage. NBC really got F-U money on top of Nostalgia because Michael Jeffrey Jordan is actually gonna be around humans … consistently talking hoops again? Seated & impressed.”
The NBA announced a new 11-year media rights agreement with NBC last summer that would begin with the 2025-26 season.
Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle will serve as the play-by-play voices while Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller have been tapped as game analysts.
The addition of Carmelo Anthony as an in-studio analyst was announced earlier this month.
As part of its NBA coverage, “Peacock will livestream exclusive national Monday night games while NBC/Peacock will present national coverage of regional double-headers on Tuesday nights,” according to the network’s press release.
Sunday Night Basketball will launch in 2026 on both NBC and Peacock.
The NBA on NBC’s X account formally welcomed Jordan to its team Monday by sharing a highlight reel of his illustrious career.
“A legendary addition to our team!” the post read. “We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock.”
This story first appeared in the New York Post and was republished with permission.
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