Michael Jordan is returning to the NBA. And Stephen A. Smith has an idea on how it could go sour. NBC announced Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall previewing the networks offerings during the upcoming television season.

Enter NBC and its nostalgia-heavy plan for its upcoming NBA coverage, with the arguable G.O.A.T., Michael Jordan, now at the forefront. On Monday, the network announced that the six-time NBA champion,