Michael Jordan, who officially joined NBC as a special contributor earlier this year, will have his own series throughout the 2025-26 NBA season.

In an exclusive appearance Tuesday on NBC & Peacock, airing at halftime of Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets, Michael Jordan spoke with Mike Tirico about how he spends his time post-retirement, why he felt it was important to launch his “MJ: Insights To Excellence” series … and the unlikely time he felt pressure attempting a free throw.

Jordan stunned the masses in May when it was revealed he would be a special contributor on NBC as part of the network's NBA coverage.

NBA legend Michael Jordan sat down with NBC's Mike Tirico for the first edition of his special segment "MJ: Insights To Excellence."

Jordan, speaking to NBC play-by-play voice Mike Tirico in the first installment of a series the network is calling “MJ: Insights to Excellence,” said he makes a conscious decision to prioritize time with family over being seen more in the public basketball eye.

Michael Jordan made his debut Tuesday night as a special contributor to NBC’s NBA broadcasts, speaking with the network’s Mike Tirico in a one-on-one interview. During that 3-minute, 20-second segment, Jordan discussed how he now has more time to spend with family and said he hasn’t “picked up a ball in years.”

NBA legend Allen Iverson appeared on Tuesday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss the league's return to NBC, and he took some time to pay homage to Michael Jordan, who is now a guest analyst for the network's basketball coverage.

Ever since NBC announced Michael Jordan would be part of the network’s return to broadcasting the NBA, fans have wondered what type of role he will fill. Tuesday night the network finally let it be known as the league tipped off its 80th season.