If there’s one NBA legend that’s stayed away from the spotlight, it’s Michael Jordan. Easily one of the most popular athletes even today, many believe Jordan’s name to be synonymous to basketball. Considering his impact and legacy, many thank the six-time NBA champion for taking the game to new global heights.
Naturally, with Jordan keeping himself away from frequent media apperances and a camera-friendly retirement career, any update about the icon has people tuning in.
NBC Announce Major Michael Jordan Update Ahead of 2025-26 Season
With the 2025-26 NBA season ready to begin, people have already begun promotions to hype fans for another campaign. And what would be better than to bring in fans with a new Jordan interview?
According to NBA on NBC promo clip, Jordan is going sit down for a brand new interview with Mike Tirico. They shared a small snippet from the video itself, which shows Jordan talking about the new NBA era and what it means for top contenders.
They even desrcibed Jordan as a ‘special contributor.”
In fact, it would be interesting to get some of Jordan’s perspective on Luka Dončić’s move to the Los Angeles Lakers, along with other top storylines heading into the sason. Of course, the questions in the interview are kept under wraps.
Fans, naturally, were excited for a new Jordan interview. Many hyped the promo on social media, hoping to catch a new glimpse of their favorite NBA icon.
Apart from a few interviews sprinkled across years, Jordan has previously gained post-retirement media traction for his documentary “The Last Dance.” The docuseries captured his legendary six championship run with the Chicago Bulls, shedding light on his unmatched on-court prowess.
Jordan Memorabilia Continues to Bring in Millions of Dollars
Considering Jordan’s impact on the world of basketball, the value of things attatched to the NBA legend continue to bring in big money. In August, a 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman basketball card featuring Jordan and late NBA legend Kobe Bryant was sold for $12.932 million.
The card sold on what would have been Bryant’s 47th birthday, breaking it’s own $6 million presale valuation. The sale broke any kind of records for a card sold.
“The demand for this card is astronomical, which makes sense, because it has everything, including photos, jersey patches, and signatures from two of the greatest players who ever stepped on the court,” Chris Ivy, Heritage’s Director of Sports Auctions, said in a statement in July via CNN.
With both Jordan and Bryant on the card, one can’t deny the value the card holds. If sold later, the card could possibly bring in a higher valuation.
In May, one of Jordan’s game-worn jerseys sold for $2.623 million at Heritage Auctions.
The 2025-26 NBA season begins on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
