Public opinion is usually vastly different from the insiders. Jordan himself knew that while he worked his tail off every night to put his team in a position to win, his coach Phil Jackson played a pivotal role in the Bulls’ victories.

The Chicago Bulls legend sits down with Mike Tirico on the NBA’s opening night and has some surprising answers to his questions.

Despite decades having passed since his prime with the Chicago Bulls, MJ's influence is still impossible to miss. His voice continues to carry weight, as Simmons's reaction to Jordan 's debut as a "special contributor" for NBC's NBA coverage made clear.

Michael Jordan made his NBC debut as a pundit but sparked health concerns after a detail about his appearance was spotted. The NBA returned last night with the Oklahoma City Thunder edging past the Houston Rockets 125-124. It was an inspired performance from last season's MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a team-high 35 points.

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.

THE NBA IS TIPPING OFF ITS 2025-26 SEASON this week. On a Chicago watch list, that clocks in somewhere between chasing unique leaf symmetry and monitoring snowblower prices at Costco. Billy Donovan

Michael Jordan made his feelings clear after being asked if Steph Curry deserves to be in the NBA Hall of Fame. The new NBA season tipped off last night, with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the opening game before Curry's Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA analyst and Kendrick Perkins sticks up for G Herbo in his Derrick Rose/Michael Jordan take on who's more popular in Chicago

The Thunder tip off their title defense on Tuesday against Houston, chasing a historic feat only two NBA franchises have ever achieved.