The NBA on NBC finally returns to the airwaves this week as part of the 2025 TV schedule, and nostalgia and fun are sure to abound. Of course, the block will look a bit different than it did when it aired between the ‘90s and the early 2000s. That’s especially true due to the presence of high-profile analysts and commentators, including Michael Jordan, Tracy McGrady and Carmelo Anthony. Obviously, there’s plenty of star power at play here, and play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico has a sweet take on working with all of them.
As a broadcaster, Mike Tirico wears many hats as is, so it’s impressive that he’s also taking on NBA coverage now that the broadcast rights have reverted back to NBC. The team Tirico will be working with is quite robust, to say the least and, as a fan, I find that star-studded crew to be somewhat intimidating. Of course, Tirico has forged great relationships with celebrated athletes. So it probably shouldn’t be surprising that when the veteran sportscaster spoke with Today, he shared glowing thoughts about MJ and co.:
