Netizens react as Michael Jordan is announced to be joining the NBA coverage panel as a special contributer

The King of the Courts is back in the spotlight, as Michael Jordan has been announced to be a part of the NBA coverage panel for the upcoming season. He will be joining Jamal Crawford, Reggie Miller, Carmelo Anthony, Mike Tirico, and Noah Eagle in the coverage, albeit in a special contributor capacity. The move marks his first assignment with a major sports broadcaster since his retirement, and the announcement has fans buzzing with excitement.

Amid NBC's efforts to recapture the nostalgia that engulfed NBA viewers in the 90s, the broadcast network has pulled off a blinder by roping in Michael Jordan of all people as part of its coverage panel. The move also signals a new chapter for NBA media as NBC returns to the league after more than two decades. In a statement released by the legend himself, Michael Jordan expressed his excitement for his upcoming project:

"I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC. The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October"

The announcement also caused a stir on social media, as fans lined up to express their delight at the announcement.

One fan commented:

"Wow this is huge! MJ is like a ghost with media stuff haha"

Another fan quipped:

"I will literally tune in just to hear the callous disrespect Mike doles out to people"

One fan used the opportunity to throw shade at other broadcasters:

"Cooked TNT and ESPN sorry a**es"

Another excited fan wondered:

"How awesome would it be if he was doing sideline reporting?"

The excitement amongst the fans was obvious as the reactions kept coming on social media.

Another fan wrote:

"This is so awesome. Will be significantly better than Stephan a smith and Kendrick Perkins arguing over which player has the most aura"

Another fan chimed in:

"Dogging LeBron’s gameplay in his last year to put out any small flames of the goat debate. 4D Chess, 180 IQ"

Yet another fan joked:

"I know a dude who’s lost a lot at a casino recently when I see one"

Another fan gave a rather ominous warning when he said:

"Can’t wait to hear Mike take a s**t on today’s stars, get called out, then lace em up one more time to prove there can only be one king"

While the details of Michael Jordan's role are yet to be confirmed, his addition to the NBA coverage panel has created a ton of excitement amongst fans. The NBA legend is widely considered to be one of the greatest of all time, and his addition to the coverage promises to add a great deal of insight and charisma to the NBA broadcast.

Michael Jordan will now be seen making appearances on NBC and Peacock in the coming fall.

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