NBA icon Michael Jordan is set to make his return to broadcasting next season after agreeing to a deal with NBC, who will air the league for the first time since 2002

NBC is leaning hard into ’90s nostalgia. And if that means bringing in Michael Jordan as a “special contributor,” so be it. Jordan has famously kept his distance from the media, sticking to his “Republicans buy sneakers too” approach by steering clear of controversy.

Michael Jordan will be part of NBC's NBA coverage next season, with Tom Brady also making the switch to the network after his 10-year, $375 million deal with FOX