Every time I listen to this song, it reminds me of the 90s Knicks (my favorite team), Jordan and Pippen's Bulls, Charles Barkley and the Suns, Jazz with Stockton and Malone, and Supersonics with Payton and Kemp, Reggie Miller and the Pacers, and Mutombo knocking off the Sonics as the 8th seed with the Nuggets. To me, this is the greatest era of basketball.
You missed a lot. NBA peak was in the 90s with Jordan. It was epic and was a great time to be around. That intro theme still gives a lot of people goosebumps. It’s probably the only time in history the NBA was as popular if not more popular than the NFL and that says something because if you can approach NFL type numbers you are big. It helped that NBA had Jordan and NBC package and presentation was great. Glory days.
Or the 1992 Finals between the Bulls and Trailblazers! Jordan vs. Drexler! Also the 1993 Finals between the Bulls and Suns featuring Jordan vs. Barkley!
Too bad they won't- they'll just keep using obnoxious hip hop songs and further monetizing their games. Come to think of it they might monetize you being able to download this theme for 750 credits or something
Growing up in San Antonio watching David Robinson, Sean Ellliott and the spurs on a Sunday afternoon doubleheader NBA on NBC miss those days ... 90's good times .
This is the theme of Michael, Scottie, Shaq and Kobe. They made the NBA on NBC the classic that it’ll forever be with all their winning and historic championship runs on this network.
Yes, the Bulls had 2 3-peats and the Lakers had a 3-peat with Shaq & Kobe also, the Rockets had Back to Back Titles and the Spurs won their 1st Title in 1999 Robert Horry won 5 Championships during its time on NBC with the Rockets and the 2000's Lakers He would win 2 more with the Spurs on abc in 2005 against the Pistons lead by the Wallace Boys and in 2007 sweeping LeBron James and the Cavs
I revisited this song because, as far as I can tell, this is the ONLY THING that NBC brings to the table in NBA coverage. It's INCREDIBLE music, still gets my heart beating every time. But WHY WHY WHY would anyone want to break up NBA on TNT and lose the fellas, the panel, and the decades of good will they've built. Save us, Ernie!
We loved it, but the whole NBA experience needs a mix up. And whilst the classic music is legendary, the NBC needs to deliver a quality product. As does the NBA itself - fix the bloody game.
Should be called "The Gospel of the GOAT" cause every time I hear this it reminds me of MJ preventing everyone else (including my Knicks) from winning the title.
So happy this “might” be coming back. I’ve always hated TNT having the NBA rights. TNT is the Lebron & Warriors era, NBC was THE ERA. Cant wait to tune into a Knicks playoff game with Brunson and Hart with this playing in the background vignette, it’s gonna be an instant classic.
I'm not even a traditional sports fan (I was actually into what we now call MMA back then) but Jordan was such a cultural phenomenon that occasionally I'd give up watching a movie or Pancrase or Pride match I rented (on VHS!) to watch the Bulls play with my friends who were all heavy into basketball. Anyway, this theme and Marv Albert's voice opening up the pregame. It was like you really were an imperial subject plied into complacency with your bread (turkey & cheese on a roll and an Arizona) and about to watch some incredible circuses, and you couldn't be happier! What a song! If NBC ever gets the NBA back, I'll watch the Knicks opener just for the theme. But that can't change it! Don't try to do a break beat, hard rock or trap version. THIS is the song!
I have so many favorites from my youth but this one is iconic. I remember it was the first song that I had ever downloaded on MP3 and I probably played it as many times as NBC played it throughout its history 18,000 times and I already know perfect, it’s gonna be one of my top songs. I’ve listened to already in 2024 because you tell me that it’s time to get motivated to get ready to go, this is that song that will get anybody pumped up for any sport any event this is probably the best sports theme song of all time hands-down 100%.
They need to bring this iconic theme back for today's NBA games and or NBA needs to be on NBC again like how it used to be back in the 80s, 90s and 2000s
1. Fox currently uses it for College Hoops. 2. There’s a good chance that the NBA will return to NBC with the new TV deal in 2025-26 along with ESPN and Amazon. Only sad part is, no TNT…
Good quality! This is the version of Roundball Rock that was used on TV by NBC for the the pregame show ("NBA Showtime") and the actual games. The version everyone shares is the original track which is more repetitive. And that's the version that FOX Sports is using for College Basketball.
Doug Collins: Here’s Michael dribbling to his right towards the baseline with no help from the rim and how many times have we seen him finish at the rim for 2. Then you have a couple of Knicks double teaming Duncan, but it doesn’t matter one dribble post turn around jump hook that adds to the Spurs lead. Finally, Kobe is in transition with one guy to beat but decides to dish it back to the trailing big fella as O’Neal finishes with a routine flush And your watching the NBA on NBC Bob Costas: The last whistle was a foul on Allan Houston, it is his 4th.
NBA ON NBC (1990 - 2002) - Dream Team Era Vs NBA ON ABC (2003 - Present Day) - Modern Soft Era Which era does everyone prefer basketball at? You Decide..... I still watch the game at the here & now..... No matter what happens in the league, I'm still a loyal Chicago Bulls fan - 1992 - present day. Teamwork, Defense & Perseverance win NBA Championships. Congratulations to Mike Breen at calling his 100th NBA Finals appearance where he 1st began in 2006 then lend his voice in Live 14 - 18. But all of us grew up with the legendary Marv Albert from his glory days at NBC, Turner Sports, NBA Live 2004 - 10 & retired on 7/03/21 after 55 years of play by play broadcasting. Here are some honorable announcers of the NBA - Ian Eagle, AL Michaels, Kevin Calabro, Bob Fitzgerald, & Kevin Harlan. Mad Respect to John Tesh for creating one of the NBA's greatest memorable theme of all time - Roundball Rock!!!! 22 years has passed & it's sad that we'll never see an NBA team 3-peat again.
Must be awkward to realize that many from the "Dream Team era" you referred to also played in the "modern soft era" too. Don't hear many say that the likes of Kobe, Shaq, AI, Timmy, KG, GP, etc. are soft. But you got your likes lol
@marsrox2 Them guys back end of their career just happened to end in the soft era. They were victims of the soft era rule changes but they were mostly known from the 90s and early 2000s so let's not act foolish
I remember hearing Marv Albert saying Jordan and the bulls vs Shaq and magic or whoever was the star player and the team he played for vs that star player and the team he played for. Good times back then
Wish I could make a mashup of the last part of the main melody with the last part of the well-remembered CBS NBA opening animation of the 80s, bringing a 90s feel to an 80s opening.
Then: Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan Now: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Victor Wembenyama, LeBron James
This is a certified hood classic
ON GGGGG
You damn sho ain't lying. I still feel like I can ball at 35 years old lol
pitoo
Yup my favorite tune of all time.
Fosho Dawg
It's hard to describe but the 1990-2002 NBA on NBC era just had a special magic about it.
Way too short-lived
NBA on NBC > NBA on ABC.
NBA on NBC > NBA on ABC. Also their epic storylines.
A spectacular move by Jordan!!
NBA is back on NBC
No it aint
Once the playoffs over it will be announced.
Yes it is...NBC will have the NBA starting the 2025-2026 season.@dustydunaway9148
lol happy about it just for the theme!!!
Only if TNT fail to match NBC offer we may know this week or after the Finals
Always and forever the gold standard of NBA themes.
Facts
NBC and TNT, the GOATS!
Every time I listen to this song, it reminds me of the 90s Knicks (my favorite team), Jordan and Pippen's Bulls, Charles Barkley and the Suns, Jazz with Stockton and Malone, and Supersonics with Payton and Kemp, Reggie Miller and the Pacers, and Mutombo knocking off the Sonics as the 8th seed with the Nuggets. To me, this is the greatest era of basketball.
truly an amazing era!
Absolutely
Fox Sports uses it during college games.
To all of us who lived it
Back when basketball was watchable its brutal now all they do is shoot 3s not back then thats for sure!
NBA is back on NBC!!!!
Not old enough to remember NBA on NBC but I hear the 90’s were tough…
You missed a lot. NBA peak was in the 90s with Jordan. It was epic and was a great time to be around. That intro theme still gives a lot of people goosebumps. It’s probably the only time in history the NBA was as popular if not more popular than the NFL and that says something because if you can approach NFL type numbers you are big. It helped that NBA had Jordan and NBC package and presentation was great. Glory days.
This is the NBA on NBC! The 1991 NBA Finals! Tonight, Game 5 between Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls!
Magic Johnson vs Michael Jordan
I can legitimately hear the voice
Or the 1992 Finals between the Bulls and Trailblazers! Jordan vs. Drexler! Also the 1993 Finals between the Bulls and Suns featuring Jordan vs. Barkley!
Man I miss this theme!!! The best!!!!
My Childhood! 🥺🥰
A gem by John Tesh
That man doesn’t get enough credit for it.
Never forget the genius behind this...johns brother Dave with his poem
This is the NBA on NBC! The 1997 NBA Finals! Tonight, Game 6 between the Utah Jazz and the Chicago Bulls!
Lol I was thinking the same thing lol that was a war
Hoping NBC gets the rights back soon. I need this back in my life
Just thought this today and im like FUCK TNT if we can get this banger back im all in on NBC getting NBA rights over everyone.
FOX College Hoops has been using this theme for the past couple of seasons.
Yes !! Hurry up and close the deal so I can somewhat get my childhood back !! lol
Can't wait for NBC to take over.
Its coming back lets gooooo
This song and the NBA ON NBC in general is just as much a part of my childhood as Power Rangers was.
This was when the NBA was still very professional
And now 2K has the rights to use the theme in their games
Yes
Too bad they won't- they'll just keep using obnoxious hip hop songs and further monetizing their games. Come to think of it they might monetize you being able to download this theme for 750 credits or something
I hear it ever day on NBA Radio
There are songs that slap and then there are songs that slap the hardest.
On the verge of NBA on NBC coming back!
(slap bass as george costanza does cartwheels with peacock feathers)
Growing up in San Antonio watching David Robinson, Sean Ellliott and the spurs on a Sunday afternoon doubleheader NBA on NBC miss those days ... 90's good times .
#GoSpursGo
Into Sean Elliott. He fires the three, and HITS IT! - Bob Costas
@@rolandreyna215 I remember that game like it was yesterday man ...
This is the theme of Michael, Scottie, Shaq and Kobe. They made the NBA on NBC the classic that it’ll forever be with all their winning and historic championship runs on this network.
Of the 12 NBA Finals that aired on NBC from 1991-2002. The Lakers and Bulls won a combined nine championships and three 3-peats.
Yes, the Bulls had 2 3-peats and the Lakers had a 3-peat with Shaq & Kobe
also, the Rockets had Back to Back Titles and the Spurs won their 1st Title in 1999
Robert Horry won 5 Championships during its time on NBC with the Rockets and the 2000's Lakers
He would win 2 more with the Spurs on abc in 2005 against the Pistons lead by the Wallace Boys and in 2007 sweeping LeBron James and the Cavs
@@tnawcwvictoriaABC broadcasted Spurs Vs.Nets
Those guitars are the unsung heros in this theme
Glad this is coming back
My intro to basketball mid-late 90s. Bulls, Knicks, Magic, Pacers, Heat in the East playoffs and Rockets, Jazz, Sonics, Lakers, Suns in the West
Marv Alberts: From downtown, Yesss! And it count!
AND THE FOUL !!!
This takes me back to watching NBA games in like 1997 with my great aunt Grace. She had immigrated from Italy but loved basketball!
"This is the NBA on NBC. The 2025 NBA Playoffs! Today its the San Antonio Spurs versus the Denver Nuggets!"
"This is the NBA on NBC! The 2026 NBA Playoffs! Tonight, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics!"
@@SpikeShooter92 Bulls. Versus. Mavericks!
Bring these classics back
I revisited this song because, as far as I can tell, this is the ONLY THING that NBC brings to the table in NBA coverage. It's INCREDIBLE music, still gets my heart beating every time. But WHY WHY WHY would anyone want to break up NBA on TNT and lose the fellas, the panel, and the decades of good will they've built. Save us, Ernie!
We loved it, but the whole NBA experience needs a mix up. And whilst the classic music is legendary, the NBC needs to deliver a quality product. As does the NBA itself - fix the bloody game.
@@LORDJPXX3the game is fine. It’s just transitioning from the LeBron and Steph era
@@vivahernando1 If you enjoy the game, I'm truly jealous.
For me, the game severely lacks physicality and work ethic.
Returning in 2025-This is the NBA on NBC!
Fingers crossed
are they returning 2025?
@@princeofdarknessxyz1yes, they are...will be announced within the next couple of weeks.
Let's go NBC 🎉
Should be called "The Gospel of the GOAT" cause every time I hear this it reminds me of MJ preventing everyone else (including my Knicks) from winning the title.
Why would they call it that, LeBron wasn't there for this
Because LeBron is not the GOAT, not even close. Look at his Finals record.
@@user-kj2rs1cl1r Facepalm. Because Jesus never existed.
@@user-kj2rs1cl1r nope, he is just the greatest basketball of all time.
@@user-kj2rs1cl1r I worship no one, not even make-believe Jesus....who was created to enhance white supremacy.
Prepare yourselves... _FOR TANK BOWL_
So happy this “might” be coming back. I’ve always hated TNT having the NBA rights. TNT is the Lebron & Warriors era, NBC was THE ERA. Cant wait to tune into a Knicks playoff game with Brunson and Hart with this playing in the background vignette, it’s gonna be an instant classic.
I'm not even a traditional sports fan (I was actually into what we now call MMA back then) but Jordan was such a cultural phenomenon that occasionally I'd give up watching a movie or Pancrase or Pride match I rented (on VHS!) to watch the Bulls play with my friends who were all heavy into basketball. Anyway, this theme and Marv Albert's voice opening up the pregame. It was like you really were an imperial subject plied into complacency with your bread (turkey & cheese on a roll and an Arizona) and about to watch some incredible circuses, and you couldn't be happier! What a song! If NBC ever gets the NBA back, I'll watch the Knicks opener just for the theme. But that can't change it! Don't try to do a break beat, hard rock or trap version. THIS is the song!
Can't wait for the return
Classic 90s to 2002 ✊🏾best nba theme music
The original and best!
The Starting is so good
I have so many favorites from my youth but this one is iconic. I remember it was the first song that I had ever downloaded on MP3 and I probably played it as many times as NBC played it throughout its history 18,000 times and I already know perfect, it’s gonna be one of my top songs. I’ve listened to already in 2024 because you tell me that it’s time to get motivated to get ready to go, this is that song that will get anybody pumped up for any sport any event this is probably the best sports theme song of all time hands-down 100%.
Who’s here after nbc won the deal over tnt
People want to have Inside the NBA end its run?
Every time I heard this beat it would send a exciting shock wave through my body cuz I knew nba basketball was on💯🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️
They need to bring this iconic theme back for today's NBA games and or NBA needs to be on NBC again like how it used to be back in the 80s, 90s and 2000s
1. Fox currently uses it for College Hoops.
2. There’s a good chance that the NBA will return to NBC with the new TV deal in 2025-26 along with ESPN and Amazon. Only sad part is, no TNT…
This originally is a better version of the theme From NBA on CBS...of course the NBA on NBC sounds much better.
Never got to experience this as I was born in 2002 but if NBC somehow gets the broadcasting rights in the future again, they gotta use this
Let's hope NBA goes back to NBC 🙏
Used to have this as my ringtone. Need to get it back
Good quality! This is the version of Roundball Rock that was used on TV by NBC for the the pregame show ("NBA Showtime") and the actual games.
The version everyone shares is the original track which is more repetitive. And that's the version that FOX Sports is using for College Basketball.
Yes! Love it. Glad you found it.
Do you have this song in lossless FLAC or wav to download? Or even 320 mp3?
All Elite Wrestling uses it sometimes now too.
@@HoopsMediaany chance you can post the wav or FLAC file of this to download? Been looking for a lossless copy of this tv cut forever.
Does anyone know the original source of this? Never found the tv cut like this.
Good ol days 👍🏾
yesss
Just heard the news the nba on nbc is back
Doug Collins: Here’s Michael dribbling to his right towards the baseline with no help from the rim and how many times have we seen him finish at the rim for 2.
Then you have a couple of Knicks double teaming Duncan, but it doesn’t matter one dribble post turn around jump hook that adds to the Spurs lead.
Finally, Kobe is in transition with one guy to beat but decides to dish it back to the trailing big fella as O’Neal finishes with a routine flush
And your watching the NBA on NBC
Bob Costas: The last whistle was a foul on Allan Houston, it is his 4th.
Going to the commercial break was always legendary
@@dlopezdlo11 Absolutely!
This is the NBA on NBC!
NBA ON NBC (1990 - 2002) - Dream Team Era
Vs
NBA ON ABC (2003 - Present Day) - Modern Soft Era
Which era does everyone prefer basketball at?
You Decide.....
I still watch the game at the here & now.....
No matter what happens in the league,
I'm still a loyal Chicago Bulls fan - 1992 - present day.
Teamwork, Defense & Perseverance win NBA Championships.
Congratulations to Mike Breen at calling his 100th NBA Finals appearance where he 1st began in 2006 then lend his voice in Live 14 - 18.
But all of us grew up with the legendary Marv Albert from his glory days at NBC, Turner Sports, NBA Live 2004 - 10 & retired on 7/03/21 after 55 years of play by play broadcasting.
Here are some honorable announcers of the NBA -
Ian Eagle,
AL Michaels,
Kevin Calabro,
Bob Fitzgerald,
& Kevin Harlan.
Mad Respect to John Tesh for creating one of the NBA's greatest memorable theme of all time - Roundball Rock!!!!
22 years has passed & it's sad that we'll never see an NBA team 3-peat again.
1990 - 2002 easily
Lmfao stop hating on NBA on ABC.
@@Wadiyatalkinabeet_ABC is garbage
Must be awkward to realize that many from the "Dream Team era" you referred to also played in the "modern soft era" too. Don't hear many say that the likes of Kobe, Shaq, AI, Timmy, KG, GP, etc. are soft. But you got your likes lol
@marsrox2 Them guys back end of their career just happened to end in the soft era. They were victims of the soft era rule changes but they were mostly known from the 90s and early 2000s so let's not act foolish
I remember hearing Marv Albert saying Jordan and the bulls vs Shaq and magic or whoever was the star player and the team he played for vs that star player and the team he played for. Good times back then
NBA on NBC is coming back and they’re going to use the same theme song!
About time.
This is is The NBA on NBC!, Tonight's Matchup: Boston Celtics vs Seattle Sonics!.
Bulls vs. Knicks, 1992 and 1993 Eastern Conference Playoffs
THE BEST!!!!
The proper way to play this song. The beginning part and the end part were played.
Bring this theme back for the future cover of NBA on NBC!
It is...John Tesh confirmed it.
Time for Fox College Hoops to go to their local NBA theme of the old Fox Sports Net days.
The theme meant Jordan putting up 50!!
Hearing this song in the 90s meant Jordan was about to drop 40 on someone.
lol
Or Hakeem
Hearing this as a kid in the early 90s I was going wild especially when it was the Pistons, Bulls, or Spurs playing
This is the NBA on NBC. Tonight its Game 5 between the NY Knicks and the Chicago Bulls
No better sports theme song before this. No better sports theme song SINCE this.
Back when defense was played with pride
It’s coming back for the Olympics Yessssss
2024 we back baby
Yes And It Counts
Anyone got the version with lyrics? It was something like:
“Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-basketball, gimme gimme gimme the ball because I’m gonna DUNK IT 🙏”
Chicago Bulls coming to ruin your teams dreams song.
Or Houston looking to upset your franchise out of the playoffs lol
I miss the NBA ON NBC and the theme song
Always reminds me of kobe and shaq 3 peat run
LYRICS:
Ba ba ba ba ba basketball
Gimme gimme gimme the ball
Because I’m gonna dunk it (Yeah!)
(Repeat to end)
and forever the gold standard of NBA themes.
Wish I could make a mashup of the last part of the main melody with the last part of the well-remembered CBS NBA opening animation of the 80s, bringing a 90s feel to an 80s opening.
Fkn awesome
This is so fucking good!
Goated
Epic
Take us back! #NBAonNBC #NBA #basketball
Then: Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan
Now: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Victor Wembenyama, LeBron James
What's cool is that this song is about a basketball.
Michael Jordan's entrance music
Imagine if NBC doesn't use this theme when returning in 2025.
John Tesh!
hello childhood
Ah the Pre-Lebron era. I miss those days.
nice
Buh buh buh buh buh Basketball gimme gimme gimme the ball because I’m gonna dunk it!
Could anyone else hear Marv Albert announcing the teams playing during this
Kevin hart just used in a commercial for draft kings...im dying 😅😅😅😅😅😅
Buh buh buh buh buh basketball, gimme gimme gimme the ball, because i’m gonna DUNK IT!!!
It returning 😂 not kidding
Am i the only gen z here who's getting hyped on this theme song even though I never witness the MJ era?
Can they bring this back??
🎵 🎶 Ta ta ta tank bowl gimme gimme gimme the pick because im gonna draft it 🎵🎶
VS “This! Is the NBA ON NBC! The 1995 NBA playoffs! Today, it’s the Houston Rockets vs The Phoenix Suns!”
Hockeys better anyway
Heard this song intro of gm 6 NBA finals between the Chicago bulls and Utah jazz
Was watching WWE on Fox and didn't know that they use this for their college hoops theme.
We are so back, baby!