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Fans had great criticism of Michael Jordan’s NBC interview

NBC has been getting a lot of mileage out of a one-on-one interview that Mike Tirico recently conducted with Michael Jordan, and many fans have criticized the conversation for a funny reason.

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Michael Jordan shares some strong thoughts about load management

“Load management” are two words that have never been in Michael Jordan’s vocabulary. The retired basketball icon Jordan shared some strong opinions about load management during his latest feature for NBC.

NFL News / The Spun / October 28

Cris Collinsworth Is 'Worried' About NBC Announcer Mike Tirico

During "Sunday Night Football" between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, NBC broadcaster Cris Collinsworth admit that he's worried about Mike Tirico.

Orlando Magic News / Dallas Hoops Journal / October 22

Michael Jordan Wishes He Could Take Magic Pill To Play Basketball Again

NBA icon Michael Jordan made his debut as a special contributor to NBC Sports on Tuesday. His segment with Mike Tirico is called “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” One of the highlights of Jordan’s first segment was his quote about wishing he could take a magic pill so he could play basketball again.

NBA News / The Spun / October 22

Michael Jordan Reveals The Last Time He Shot A Basketball

Michael Jordan was 40 years old when he played his final game of pro basketball and has seldom even been seen holding a basketball in the 22 years since his career ended.

NBA News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / October 22

Bill Simmons left baffled by Michael Jordan’s NBA on NBC debut: ‘Doesn’t matter’

Michael Jordan’s long-awaited return to television has fans tuning in again, even if they’re not sure why. The six-time NBA champion made his debut on NBA on NBC during a halftime feature titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” where Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico to reflect on life after basketball, Heavy reports.

Orlando Magic News / FirstSportz / October 22

Michael Jordan Wished ‘Magic Pill’ Was Available to Help Him Return To NBA

It has been 22 years since Michael Jordan left the NBA for the third and final time. After that, the six-time league champion would return to an NBA court as the owner of the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 22

Michael Jordan’s NBC return shows same grace that defined his game

Michael Jordan’s return to NBA television came with a familiar mix of humility, humor, and competitive fire. In his first appearance as a special contributor for NBC Sports, Jordan told Mike Tirico during the network’s season-opening broadcast that his involvement is about giving back to the game that made him who he is.

Orlando Magic News / Ball Exclusives / October 22

Michael Jordan: 'I wish I could take a magic pill'

Michael Jordan is back! It’s official. Fans got a small glimpse into Jordan’s new show with NBC titled “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” During his sit-down with NBC’s Mike Tirico, Jordan explained why he’s doing this partnership with NBC.

NBA News / 5 GOATs / October 22

Michael Jordan reveals he has not picked up basketball ‘in years,’ recalls last time he did

Throughout Michael Jordan’s career, he was the ultimate competitor. As evidenced by stories told in The Last Dance, he’d find some sort of motivation to get a win – and do whatever it took to get there.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Michael Jordan makes brutally honest admission during his new NBC segment

Michael Jordan got emotional for a moment during his new segment on the revived “NBA on NBC” on Tuesday night. NBC aired the first segment of its debut series, called “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” centered on the Chicago Bulls legend having an honest conversation with veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 22

Michael Jordan reveals the last time he picked up a basketball

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan last stepped on the court for a game back in 2003 before he retired for the third and final time. Since then, Jordan has made public appearances but has kept busy with family, golf and being a co-owner of a NASCAR team.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 21

Michael Jordan’s NBA On NBC Debut Was a Slam Dunk

Michael Jordan stepped back into the basketball spotlight Tuesday night, making his debut as a special contributor for NBC’s coverage. The timing couldn’t be more perfect—the NBA is back, and so is the greatest player who ever laced them up.

NBA News / Sporting News / October 21

Meet NBA on NBC announcers for 2025, from Mike Tirico to Carmelo Anthony and Reggie Miller

Here is a complete breakdown of the game announcers and studio analysts making up the NBA on NBC team this year.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20

NBC reveals details of Michael Jordan’s role ahead of its NBA return

NBC has given fans a clearer sense of what Michael Jordan will actually do as part of the network’s NBA comeback. During Sunday Night Football, NBC teased Jordan’s appearance in a promo for Tuesday’s season-opening doubleheader, featuring a clip of Mike Tirico interviewing the Hall of Famer.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6

Bills fan had incredible moment on ‘SNF’ after catching a Josh Allen pass

One Buffalo Bills fan got more than a piece of Josh Allen memorabilia during Sunday’s game between the Bills and the New England Patriots. The Bills trailed the Patriots 6-3 midway through the third quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 25

Derek Fisher, Austin Rivers among NBC’s new NBA analysts

NBC Sports has added several former NBA players to its roster of game analysts for the upcoming 2025-26 season, announcing in a press release that it has hired Derek Fisher, Austin Rivers, Brad Daugherty, Robbie Hummel and Brian Scalabrine.

Bucks executive speaks out on eating Damian Lillard's contract

No end in sight in Jonathan Kuminga-Warriors 'staring contest'

Pelicans exec makes team's stance on Zion Williamson crystal clear

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Mike Tirico Gets Brutally Honest About Triple Crown Schedule

With the 2025 Preakness Stakes set to take place this Saturday, NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico has offered his thoughts on the Triple Crown schedule. On May 3, Sovereignty won the 2025 Kentucky Derby.

Mike Tirico a late scratch for Kentucky Derby due to illness

Mike Tirico was scratched from Kentucky Derby anchoring duties on Saturday due to feeling "under the weather." Less than an hour into the prerace coverage for The Run for the Roses, Tirico was no longer performing his television duties.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 3

NBC Sports Makes Unique Mike Tirico Announcement

Mike Tirico took over for the legendary Al Michaels as the play-by-play man for NBC's NFL coverage following the 2021 season. The well-traveled Tirico has covered everything from basketball to football to the Olympics during his illustrious career, but took a break from the NBA after he left ESPN.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2024

NBC Olympics host apologizes for misidentifying flag as Palestine's

The Paris Olympics on NBC have been must-watch television, but they weren't without some on-air mistakes.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2024

Mike Tirico predicts how Bill Belichick would be as broadcaster

Whispers about Belichick possibly serving as an NFL studio or in-game analyst hovered over his status throughout the 2023 campaign.

Insider shares if Bill Belichick will coach in 2024 after Falcons snub

Former Super Bowl-winning DB criticizes Bill Belichick 'slander' as NFL jobs begin to fill

What's next for Bill Belichick? Legendary coach is running out of options

The 25 best NFL play-by-play broadcasters

The 'Most career wins in the playoffs' quiz

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / January 18, 2024

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't hold back in defense of league officiating

With the divisional round of the playoffs approaching this weekend, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell engaged in a conversation with NBC’s Mike Tirico regarding the league’s current state of officiating.

The 25 best NFL play-by-play broadcasters

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 10, 2023

Mike Tirico explains Lions' viral 'SNF' player introductions

Mike Tirico explains Lions' viral 'Sunday Night Football' player introductions

NBC's Mike Tirico has offered information on the Detroit Lions' player introductions that went viral during the Week 18 "Sunday Night Football" game at the Green Bay Packers.

Lions RB Jamaal Williams goes viral for his NBC introduction

Lions rally late, end Packers' playoff hopes

Lions defender had pettiest tweet after knocking Packers out of playoffs

Barry Sanders: Career retrospective

The 'Most touchdowns in a season for every NFL team' quiz