Michael Jordan has a new job. Starting this fall, the GOAT will serve as a special contributor for NBC’s NBA coverage. His Airness announced the big news during NBC’s Upfront on Monday. This will be Jordan’s first time covering the league since he retired from the NBA in 2003.

The NBA GOAT is taking on yet another challenge in his basketball career. Chicago Bulls great and NBA legend Michael Jordan will serve as a "special contributor" to NBC's coverage of the NBA in the 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,