NBC delivers epic nostalgia with ‘Throwback Tuesday’ NBA broadcast

NBC has earned rave reviews this week from basketball fans after its epic ‘Throwback Tuesday’ coverage with retro NBA broadcast.

The network opted to give NBA fans a treat with the Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs. However, NBC’s special twist includes throwback broadcasters as well as presentation from decades ago.

The ‘Throwback Tuesday’ broadcast has veteran commentators Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello courtside for the 76ers-Spurs affair. Meanwhile, fans were treated with the classic NBA theme song and on-screen graphics.

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The intro to Throwback Tuesday for the NBA on NBC with Bob Costas, Doug Collins, and Mike Fratello courtside.

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Costas delivered an epic opening to the NBA broadcast on NBC as modern fans got a taste of what the league looked like during the 1990s.

“It’s Throwback Tuesday,” Costas exclaimed on the broadcast. “We put the old band back together. “Think of it as sort of like Crosby, Stills, and Nash… but not Young.”

While the on-court action has plenty of meaning with the 76ers and Spurs firmly in playoff contention, the throwback edition of NBC’s coverage is a solid touch for the network. NBC brought back its legendary NBA television broadcast after regaining rights for the 2025-26 season.

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NBC analysts Reggie Miller and Jamal Crawford and announcer Noah Eagle during NBA on NBC broadcast. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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It remains to be seen if NBC will continue its ‘Throwback Tuesday’ showings, but it’s clear that early results are extremely positive as the network plays on the nostalgia aspect for its fans.