New job: Michael Jordan goes to NBC “On Air”

The legend becomes “Special Contributor” at NBC.

His exact role is still unclear, but Michael “Air” Jordan will return to the NBA stage next season. A good two years after retiring as a majority owner of Charlotte Hornets, the six-time champion will work as a “Special Contributor” (special officer) for NBC, the gifts “MJ” and the TV station on Monday.

“A legendary addition to our team! We are very happy to welcome Michael Jordan as a special officer for the NBA,” said NBC in a post on platform X and presented a short video from Jordan’s active times. It is the first job on television for the 62-year-old.

Jordan had won the title with the Chicago Bulls six times in the 1990s, and his successful career ended the five-time main and six-time Finals MVP 2003 at the Washington Wizards. NBC has been again broadcasting NBA transmitter since 2002, the contract is running for eleven years.