Basketball legend Michael Jordan is stepping into a new spotlight; this time, not on the court, but on the screen. NBC Sports has announced that Jordan will debut his new interview series, MJ: Insights to Excellence, during halftime of the NBA season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets on Tuesday, October 21.
Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, joined NBC earlier this year as a special contributor. Insights to Excellence marks his first on-air project with the network and will run throughout the 2025–26 NBA season.
The series promises candid conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons, exploring the mindset, discipline, and drive behind elite performance. The premiere episode features Jordan in conversation with NBC’s Mike Tirico, offering a rare glimpse into his personal philosophy and reflections on leadership, competition, and legacy.
Jordan’s series is part of NBC’s broader relaunch of its NBA coverage, which returns to the network for the first time in over two decades.
NBC teased the series during Sunday Night Football, showing clips of Jordan and Tirico in conversation. While the full interview hasn’t aired yet, early footage suggests a thoughtful and introspective tone.
With Insights to Excellence, Jordan continues to expand his influence beyond basketball. From ownership and branding to media and mentorship, he’s redefining what it means to be a sports icon in the modern era.
Fans can catch the debut segment during halftime of Thunder-Rockets on NBC and Peacock.
