Chicago Bulls and NBA legend Michael Jordan’s return to NBC as a media figure has ignited a wave of speculation, and it may have implications far beyond basketball. The six-time NBA champion and five-time MVP is officially joining NBC Sports as a “special contributor” for its upcoming NBA coverage.

The NBA GOAT is taking on yet another challenge in his basketball career. Chicago Bulls great and NBA legend Michael Jordan will serve as a "special contributor" to NBC's coverage of the NBA in the fall.

Ahead of the NBA on NBC returning next season, the program has announced a massive addition to the team. NBA legend Michael Jordan is expected to join NBA on NBC as a special contributor. More NBA news: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Considering Future Outside of Milwaukee

NBA fans will be seeing plenty more of Michael Jordan this fall. The NBA legend, 62, is joining NBC’s coverage of the league as a special correspondent, the network announced Monday during its upfront presentation in New York.

Jordan starred for the Chicago Bulls throughout the 1990s, when NBC aired NBA games. NBC was the home of the NBA Finals from 1991 to 2002, with Jordan's Bulls winning six titles over that span.

After finding out Michael Jordan will be a special contributor for NBA coverage next season, Stephen A. Smith had one suggestion for NBC. The post Stephen A. Smith Has One Piece of Advice for NBC When Michael Jordan Appears appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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.

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