Dominqiue Wilkins ‘shocked’ by Michael Jordan’s NBA on NBC move: ‘It’s got to be a huge payday’
"I’ve seen some of the rumors and it’s like, 'I get it.'"
"I’ve seen some of the rumors and it’s like, 'I get it.'"
"It becomes about what they have done, and because of what you have done, you start to degrade or you start to talk s*it about somebody else or what they're doing and you take the focus off the actual essence of basketball, what we here talking about."
"I know he’s not gonna do a lot"
Daugherty will also remain a part of Cleveland Cavaliers local broadcasts.
Tirico wouldn't put MJ behind the desk.
Jordan's role remains "nebulous" and could evolve over time.
"I’ll say this, it’s a brilliant hire"
"If they are going to use him the way he should be used, that is going to be an unbelievable addition."
The NBA on NBC will have Vince Carter in a major studio role alongside Carmelo Anthony when picking up coverage this fall.
"That brother ain’t used to being alright, he’s used to being great"
The NBA and Peacock took centerstage at NBC's Upfront presentation on Monday, showcasing how central the platform is to the network's future.
Two of the most acclaimed NBA broadcasters of the past two decades are both currently coaching in the league as Prime Video and NBC build out their rosters.
The NBA on NBC is continuing to lean heavily into nostalgia by using an AI version of promo voice Jim Fagan, who passed away in 2017.
"The game within the game, I think, needs to be talked about."
"It's a thrill to announce that Roundball Rock is coming home."
If you are of a certain age and fondly remember the NBA on NBC and the Michael Jordan...
"It presents an enormous opportunity for us to do something with an international competition instead of the traditional All-Star formats that we’ve used."
"We continue to think that acquiring the rights to bring the NBA back to NBC and Peacock is a big deal, big moment, big accomplishment."
"The basketball writer, podcaster, and analyst might have multiple media opportunities."
The show could air on YouTube or TikTok rather than linear TV.
Tirico is getting ready for his new role as one of the voices of the NBA on NBC by calling two NBA games this week.
NBC is digging around in a hat trying to find a rabbit to pull out that will save the event.
Rising star Noah Eagle will continue his sports media rise as one of the main play-by-play voices of the NBA on NBC alongside Mike Tirico.