"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."
"We're thrilled to partner with them as they relaunch this incredible property and help them continue delivering for the fans who have been with them from the beginning."
“When we heard Underdog was ending its content network, we immediately wanted Josh and Hayden, and Underdog worked closely with us to ensure their show had a new home.”
"This was Michael Jordan. The face of the NBA’s greatest era. The man who helped make the original NBA on NBC a cultural phenomenon. The opportunity to put him back in that environment should have been impossible to screw up. And somehow, NBC did."
Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.