It was the origin of the song “Roundball Rock,” which Tesh estimates was played 12,000 times during game coverage as the NBA on NBC theme from 1990 to 2002.

A popular theme song is also returning, amidst a new broadcasting team comprised of veteran commentators and former NBA stars. We have the news you need to know to start your day.

The song was the soundtrack of NBC’s coverage of the NBA from 1990 until 2002 along with the Chicago Bulls dynasty of six NBA titles.

A popular theme song is also returning, amidst a new broadcasting team comprised of veteran commentators and former NBA stars.

When does NBA on NBC start? Theme song, broadcast team, more The 2025-26 season will see the return of NBA on NBC for the first time since 2002.

When does NBA on NBC start? Theme song, broadcast team, more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Fall is associated with plenty of fan favorites: Thanksgiving, Halloween, pumpkin-spice ...