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The NBA decided to treat fans to a heavy dose of nostalgia this season by bringing back Michael Jordan in a special series called “MJ: Insights to Excellence.” Jordan made his return on Tuesday night as a contributor for NBC Sports, marking the network’s comeback to NBA broadcasting after more than two decades. Meanwhile, ESPN stuck with its familiar voices like Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins. But for fans hungry for both nostalgia and a fresh streaming experience, NBC emerged as the clear winner. Patrick Beverley reacted, “MJ that was so 🔥🔥🔥.” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Donovan Mitchell added, “MJ on TV again is elite to see!!” A fan wrote, “ESPN halftime: ‘here’s Kendrick Perkins and Stephen A Smith to talk about hoops for 2 seconds followed by gambling commercials. NBC: here’s Michael F—– Jordan.'” ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Another said, “Yeah ESPN is gonna be forced to step it up. NBA on NBC is too good and it’s just day 1.” One more chimed in, “Take notes ESPN, NBC is showing how basketball should be broadcasted. Welcome back NBC!” (This is a developing story…)
