NBA on NBC is back with the same face that originated it. Mike Tirico is here to reboot the ’90s as the 2025-26 NBA season kicks off. And frankly, he doesn’t look like the first time he did it was 29 years ago! The veteran sportscaster is bringing a star-studded panel with him that includes the guy he’s had a few conversations with in his prime, Michael Jordan. While he’s sitting down with the icon himself, Tirico’s social media follower count is going upwards with new fans.

The younger generation who missed the first NBC era of basketball are curious to know about the constant face of it. They’re especially curious about Mike Tirico’s ethnicity and who he is. Lucky for us, the former ESPN employee is something of an open book.

Where is Mike Tirico from and What is Mike Tirico’s national

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