The NBA's GOAT is ready for his first appearance as an NBC employee.

Michael Jordan , who officially joined the company as a special contributor earlier this year, will have his own series throughout the 2025-26 NBA season called "MJ: Insights to Excellence."

In a press release Monday , NBC Sports said the first portion of Jordan's interview with Mike Tirico for the series will be shown during halftime of the opening game on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The 2025-26 NBA tips off with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets , followed by the Golden State Warriors visiting the Los Angeles Lakers . Both games will air Tuesday on NBC and Peacock .

While Tuesday will be Jordan's first time contributing to NBC as on-air talent, he's been no stranger to t

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