Michael Jordan helped take the "NBA on NBC" to legendary heights during his two three-peats with the Chicago Bulls. With the NBA returning to the network next season, NBC announced Monday it is bringing His Airness back as a special contributor.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is of two minds about Jordan's new gig next season. Speaking Monday on "First Take," Smith wondered aloud if network executives will tell Jordan to "mind his manners about every little syllable he utters," something that he would consider a disappointment.

All good things must come to an end, and Michael Jordan's iconic NBA career ended on April 16, 2003. The Washington Wizards lost 107-87 to the Philadelphia 76ers that night, but the result was largely irrelevant. Jordan was the center of attention, and Ronny Leber recently looked back on that special night.

Sadly, MJ's defensive efforts and dominance at that end of the floor were overlooked. Most may have forgotten that Jordan was the 1988 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Aware of this, Michael just hoped he was recognized for it rather than just his offensive prowess.

Craig Hodges, a two-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls, shared a story about his legendary teammate Michael Jordan achieving a double-double in a game against the Miami Heat after drinking beer.

Following the death of Pope Francis in late April, the Vatican concluded its conclave this week by electing Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, naming him Pope Leo XIV. A Chicago native,

During the 1987-88 campaign, Seattle boasted a high-scoring trio of Dale Ellis, Xavier McDaniel, and Tom Chambers, averaging over 20 points per game. Offensively, they ranked seventh in the league, but defensively, they struggled, finishing a mediocre 16th.

When Michael Jordan rebuked claims that he could not keep up with the younger players likes of Kobe or T-Mac during his time with the Wizards