SportsTHE HOT SEAT
Mike Tirico addresses Michael Jordan's disappointing interview with…
Tirico responds after NBC billed Jordan as a special contributor for its first NBA broadcasts since two thousand two; the interview fell short of the hype.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Mike Tirico addresses Michael Jordan’s disappointing interview with NBC”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:47 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: NBC, Michael Jordan.
- BBN covered this story before: Tony Dungy offers his theory on leaving NBC's Football Night (October 15).
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What BBN said about it
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHere's the Hot Seat, and it belongs to NBC's Mike Tirico, who is explaining why Michael Jordan's interview for the network's NBA return fell flat, according to Yahoo Sports.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNBC announced Jordan as a special contributor with huge fanfare, the first NBA broadcast since two thousand two, so all eyes were on that one interview.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the greatest of all time was booked, and the interview was a dud.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHeat level, four alarms. Tirico didn't miss the shot, he just had to pass to a guy who wouldn't shoot. Come on!
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWouldn't shoot.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorTo cool the seat, Tirico needs a clean broadcast this season and a Jordan clip people actually replay.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFan question, Rex. Is that surface of the sun?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNot even. The sun at least has something to say.
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