Enter NBC and its nostalgia-heavy plan for its upcoming NBA coverage, with the arguable G.O.A.T., Michael Jordan, now at the forefront. On Monday, the network announced that the six-time NBA champion,

Michael Jordan is returning to the NBA. And Stephen A. Smith has an idea on how it could go sour. NBC announced Jordan will be a special contributor to its NBA coverage beginning this fall.

The news on Monday morning ignited major buzz, but few reactions have been as animated or insightful as that of ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. While the announcement made waves at NBC’s upfront presentation,