Michael Jordan Mostly Benched on NBA on NBC

Michael Jordan’s on-air role with NBA on NBC is likely to stay limited for the rest of the season. Mike Tirico told the SI Media podcast there is "nothing scheduled as of now" beyond the single long interview NBC has been using in its "MJ: Insights to Excellence" segments. Tirico said he spent two days with Jordan, recording about one hour and 45 minutes, and called him "awesome." Merlin sees a tidy move by NBC: bring back a legend to add instant prestige while keeping expectations modest. The reused clips suggest Jordan prefers few, polished appearances rather than a full-time booth job. NBC gets headline value; Jordan keeps his distance. Expect occasional jewel-like segments, not daily analysis.