Michael Jordan will be a part of NBC's NBC coverage when the league returns to the network next season. We're still not sure exactly what that will look like. NBC only described Jordan's role as a "special contributor" in its announcement,

Who would have presumed Michael Jordan would get into an analyst role at NBC Sports? Well, you read it right, and Air Jordan will suit up. NBCUniversal regained rights to the NBA under a new 11-year contract to broadcast NBA games from next season,

The NBA world was excited to hear that Michael Jordan may be making yet another return to the NBA. However, this time, as a part of the media instead of a player or owner. NBC announced that Jordan will be a 'special contributor' in their NBA coverage from next season.