Longtime broadcaster Kevin Harlan talked about what fans should expect from Michael Jordan in his role as an NBA analyst during an appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich."

As one of the most prominent figures in NBA history, Michael Jordan has always kept close ties to the league. Not far removed from his tenure as an owner, the six-time champion is set to take on a new role in the basketball world.

Karl Malone, John Stockton, Charles Barkley, Reggie Miller, Patrick Ewing and so many others saw their chances at glory halted by M.J.’s Chicago Bulls. In addition, it was Jordan’s Bulls that helped end any chances of the Lakers’ or Detroit Pistons’ continued run of excellence.

"Of course, our guy Dennis Rodman can be irritating. But he used to guard me when he was with Detroit, and I didn't let him get to me. I didn't get irritated by any of the Pistons, because that was their tactic, to get into your head," Mike told ESPN back in 1998.

The NBA desperately needs a narrative shift. Even in the midst of one of its most exciting postseasons in recent memory, the constant recycled narratives and irrational hate of the current product have become a cancer to the state of basketball discourse.

NBA great Michael Jordan was mostly known for offense during his career. He also wanted props for defense, which is why he was upset after losing out to Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Cooper ...