Lakers Champion Lands New Job in NBA Retirement

The NBA is set to make its triumphant return to NBC this fall, and the network’s broadcast team is shaping up to be nothing short of star-studded. Fans rightfully expect top-tier commentary with heavyweights like Mike Tirico, Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Miller, and Grant Hill leading the charge. And in May, NBC announced perhaps its most exciting addition: basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP, signed on as a “special contributor,” and is set to deliver analysis in pregame and halftime segments. His return marks his first on-air NBA role since retiring in 2003.

On Thursday, NBC finalized more names to round out its coverage. The six big additions include Los Angeles Lakers legend and five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher, Austin Rivers, Brian Scalabrine, Robbie Hummel, and Brad Daugherty, who now join the previously confirmed trio of Jamal Crawford, Reggie Miller, and Grant Hill.

Play-by-play veteran Michael Grady was also announced, teaming up with Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle, and Terry Gannon.