Along those lines, NBC took the public by complete surprise this week by announcing Jordan would contribute to its NBA coverage beginning next season. Fans immediately wondered whether Jordan would abandon his J.D. Salinger-esque streak and begin weighing in on the happenings of the Oklahoma City Thunder in January.

Fans perked up at the news of Michael Jordan joining NBC Sports' NBA coverage. They may have to temper expectations for his involvement. Earlier this week, NBC announced that Jordan will be a "special contributor" when the network regains NBA broadcasting rights for the 2025-26 season.