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Michael Jordan Has Spoken More on FOX Than NBC in 2026 After NASCAR Wins

NBC’s Jordan segments have been limited to repackaged clips from one Mike Tirico interview.

Overview

  • Across the past two weeks, Jordan logged roughly 4 minutes and 45 seconds of FOX interviews tied to 23XI Racing, edging his 2026 NBC airtime by about 30 seconds.
  • FOX access followed Tyler Reddick’s Daytona 500 victory and his Autotrader 400 win, with multiple brief pre- and post-race interviews conducted by Jamie Little.
  • NBC billed Jordan as a “special contributor” but has aired only one new “MJ: Insights to Excellence” segment in 2026, a clip of about 4 minutes and 10 seconds from a single sit-down.
  • Mike Tirico has acknowledged the format disappointed some viewers, and critics such as Charles Barkley have faulted NBC for sprinkling one interview across the season.
  • Commentators note the comparison is imperfect because Jordan’s active NASCAR ownership naturally yields more on-the-spot access, even as reports of a massive NBC deal fuel scrutiny of his limited contributions.