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NBC Looking At Bringing Back John Tesh’s Iconic “Roundball Rock” Theme Song For NBA & Olympic Basketball Games

Longtime hoops fans remember fondly John Tesh's peppy "Roundball Rock" alongside the network's coverage from 1990-2002

For basketball fans already mourning the potential loss of TNT’s Inside the NBA, there may be some small consolation: NBC may bring back John Tesh ‘s iconic “Roundball Rock.” Longtime hoops fans remember fondly the song’s peppy intro alongside the network’s coverage from 1990-2002, associating it with the NBA’s ascendance over that period and Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls winning six championships. The song was such a cultural touchstone that Saturday Night Live famously parodied the pitch meeting between Tesh and NBC execs in a skit with Vince Vaughn, Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon Jason Sudeikis and Tim Robinson.

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