Mike Tirico leads Spurs-Thunder Game 7 open into ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBC
Bob Costas also narrated a montage.
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John Tesh performs ‘Roundball Rock’ live at NBA All-Star Game
Bob Costas, fittingly, introduced John Tesh ahead of the NBA All-Star Game performance.
Bob Costas leads ‘Sunday Night Basketball’ open in first ‘NBA on NBC’ appearance since 2002
"And as I was saying back in 2002, welcome to the NBA on NBC."
Fox could have blocked ‘Roundball Rock’ from returning to NBC
"Fox has an exclusive deal for ‘Roundball Rock’ and had to allow NBC to use the song."
Fox continues to use ‘Roundball Rock’ for college basketball
And John Tesh is laughing all the way to the bank.
NBA fans react to ‘Roundball Rock’ NBC return on Peacock broadcast
"Progress, but this a very precious asset that’s presentation needs to be executed more meticulously."
John Tesh announces ‘Sports’ album, includes multiple versions of ‘Roundball Rock’
"After decades of composing for major sports broadcasts and covering historic events as a journalist, this album feels like a homecoming."
John Tesh talks return of ‘Roundball Rock’: ‘I can’t wait for it to come back’
“I’m enjoying the ride.”
NBC officially announces ‘Roundball Rock’ will return with NBA coverage
"It's a thrill to announce that Roundball Rock is coming home."
John Tesh on ‘Roundball Rock’ negotiations with NBC: ‘We are talking’
"I'm not holding out. NBC is my friend."
John Tesh discusses negotiating struggles around ‘Roundball Rock’
"Pretty much right now, with the guys at NBC that make all these decisions, I'm hearing crickets. But I'm ready. And the song is ready."
Return of Roundball Rock to NBA on NBC now in doubt?
NBC already promoted the return of Roundball Rock for the NBA, but negotiations between the network and John Tesh have hit a snag.
‘The Dan Le Batard Show’ unveils new version of John Tesh’s ‘Roundball Rock’
The "shredded version" of "Roundball Rock" is here.
With NBA’s return to NBC, John Tesh’s ‘Roundball Rock’ officially coming home
"Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-basketball, gimme gimme gimme the ball..."
John Tesh: NBC has already reached out about using ‘Roundball Rock’ for NBA
A new version of the song is also on the way.
John Tesh confirms NBC could re-license ‘Roundball Rock’ if they get NBA rights
The Fox Sports license for college basketball games doesn't preclude other networks from licensing the theme for NBA games.
Could NBC bring back ‘Roundball Rock’ for the NBA?
All signs point to "yes."
NBC reportedly interested in reacquiring NBA rights
NBA rights are in high demand.
“Oh boy, we’ve got a problem”: John Tesh recalls bad broadcasting experiences, composing “Roundball Rock”
"That's the worst piece of sports television I've ever seen in my life."
John Tesh offered ABC/ESPN the rights to use NBC theme “Roundball Rock” for NBA games and was turned down
"They said, 'We’re looking for a different sound.'"
Devonta Freeman busts out sweet jump shot TD celebration; NBC busts out Roundball Rock in response
Why isn't Roundball Rock just NBC's overall sports theme music?
