NBA on NBC analyst Reggie Miller says he would jump at the chance to interview Michael Jordan as part of NBC Sports’ ongoing NBA coverage — and he hopes it happens in the most authentic way possible.
Appearing on The Dan Patrick Show, the Hall of Famer said his dream setup wouldn’t be a scripted television segment but rather a raw, unfiltered conversation between two longtime competitors.
“Funny you say that,” Miller told Patrick. “I would love to do it, and this is the premise — we just both walk in a room and sit down. Cameras rolling. Let’s just both walk in, sit down, look at each other, and just go. Whatever comes out, comes out.”
NBC Sports signed Jordan to serve as a “special contributor” to the network’s NBA coverage this season, with weekly short features called, MJ: Insights to Excellence, airing during the network’s broadcasts. The network used host Mike Tirico to conduct the interview, which have covered topics such as competition, load management and leadership.
Miller said he fully understands his place within the network’s hierarchy but still hopes for a chance to talk one-on-one with Jordan someday.
“I want to do it,” Miller said. “I’m low man on the totem pole over there at NBC. Right now, we’re rolling out these features with the great Mike Tirico, who’s done a fabulous job interviewing MJ. But yes, I would love to have an open dialogue with MJ because there’s certain things I would love to talk about.”
Miller’s connection with Jordan runs deep. Their on-court battles during the 1990s defined much of the Eastern Conference’s competitive spirit. While their rivalry was fierce, Miller made it clear that his feelings toward Jordan come from a place of mutual admiration and respect.
“People act like I don’t like MJ. I love MJ,” Miller said. “But when you go against a brother for as many years as I did, you built up a certain disdain — a certain tolerance. And there was always mutual respect. I just want him to know how much I do respect him. But let’s just walk in a room together and talk.”
If NBC gives Miller his wish, basketball fans could be treated to one of the most anticipated player-to-player conversations in years — two legends sharing the same room, no script needed.
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