NBC Preparing to Remake Iconic “Roundball Rock” Theme Song Amid Possible NBA and Turner Sports Split [Video]

As followers proceed to mourn what appears to be the inevitable finish of “Inside the NBA” and the NBA‘s partnership with Turner Sports, NBC is getting ready for what they are hoping is an iconic comeback. The NBA and NBC have had no collaboration since 2002, yet the legendary theme song “Roundball Rock,” composed by pianist John Tesh, remains a nostalgic favorite. Tesh, a six-time Emmy winner with four gold albums and two Grammy nominations, is poised to help NBC refresh their iconic theme song as they prepare for the return of NBA Basketball to the network.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Tesh is also a sports broadcaster and an inductee into the 2018 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. During his appearance on the Dan LeBatard show, Tesh revealed that NBC had reached out to him. “They have, actually,” Tesh told LeBatard and his co-hosts. “Nothing firm, but they said, ‘Hey, can you stay frosty on this,’ prefer it’s a Navy SEAL factor. We’re really speaking about licensing it to them for the Olympics in Paris. So, on the finish of June, we’re heading to Nashville with a full orchestra on maintain to re-record it. The unique recording nonetheless sounds nice, however I needed to make just a few adjustments.”

NBC’s protection of the Olympics might give viewers a style of what to anticipate aesthetically and culturally for the 2025-2026 NBA season. Whereas the revamped theme tune and intro are important parts, it’s unclear if they are going to be sufficient to ease the frustration of NBA followers probably dropping their favourite present. Nevertheless, it’s definitely a promising begin.

Check out Tesh’s look on the Dan LeBatard present beneath.