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.

One line in particular caught the attention of a lot of hoops fans, particularly those who are old enough to remember Jordan as a player rather than a brand.

Tirico asked MJ if he “still loves” the game of basketball. The six-time NBA champion gave a wistful response after being away from NBA competition for over two decades.

“Love it like you wouldn’t believe,” Jordan answered. “In all honesty, I wish I could take a magic pill, put on shorts, and go out and play the game of basketball today, because that’s who I am. That type of competition, that type of competitiveness, is what I live for. And I miss it.

“I miss that aspect of playing the game of basketball. Being able to challenge myself against what people see as great basketball. But, it’s better for me to be sitting here, talking to you, as opposed to popping my Achilles and being in a wheelchair for a while.”