WASHINGTON — He’s back! Six-time NBA champion, five-time MVP, 14-time All-Star and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan will be a "special contributor" as the NBA returns to NBC during the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made Monday during NBCUniversal’s Upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

After finding out Michael Jordan will be a special contributor for NBA coverage next season, Stephen A. Smith had one suggestion for NBC.

Michael Jordan, the NBA legend, recently came up in the news after NBC announced its partnership. Jordan is set to become a special contributor to NBC's upcoming coverage of the NBA. Throughout his career, Jordan has usually stayed away from taking up any media roles. Therefore, this news came as a shock to every NBA fan.

Shannon Sharpe expresses doubt over how Michael Jordan might adjust to the new analyst role at NBC from next season.

There was a distinct possibility that the Seattle Super Sonics could have dominated basketball in the 1990s instead of the Chicago Bulls. After reaching the conference finals in 1987, the

In the late 1980s, the Bulls and the Detroit Pistons engaged in a fierce battle for dominance in the Eastern Conference. Known as the "Bad Boys," the Pistons employed the infamous "Jordan Rules" to stifle Jordan and disrupt Chicago's momentum. It wasn't until 1991 that the Bulls finally adapted, overcame the challenges, and rose to the top.

NBA fans on X chimed in with their reactions to the Flagg-Pippen comparison as it grabbed attention on social media. One user commented that Flagg's ability to take over a game is more reminiscent of LeBron James than Scottie Pippen, while another questioned whether Flagg is the same type of "quick-twitch" athlete Pippen was in his prime.

Many quickly point out it's Michael Jordan, while some counter that it should be LeBron James. Other names that are occasionally mentioned are Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson. One person whose opinion holds more weight than others is John Salley.