NBA on NBC’s ‘Throwback Tuesday’ Broadcast: A Nostalgic Return to the 90s
This Tuesday, March 3, 2026, NBC Sports is taking basketball fans on a trip down memory lane with a special “Throwback Tuesday” broadcast of the San Antonio Spurs versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The game, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET, will recreate the feel of the iconic “NBA on NBC” broadcasts of the 1990s, complete with a familiar broadcast team and retro graphics.
A Blast from the Past: The Broadcast Team
Leading the throwback broadcast will be legendary play-by-play announcer Bob Costas, alongside analysts Doug Collins and Mike Fratello. Courtside reporting duties will be handled by Jim Gray. The pre-game present, “NBA Showtime,” will be hosted by Hannah Storm with studio analysts Isiah Thomas and P.J. Carlesimo. This team all served as commentators and analysts during the original 12-year run of “NBA on NBC” in the 1990s and early 2000s.
More Than Just Commentary: A Full Immersion
The throwback experience extends beyond the broadcast team. NBC Sports has meticulously recreated the graphics package and will incorporate tape elements from the 1995-96 NBA season. Even the music will evoke nostalgia, with references to the iconic theme music of the era. The goal is to transport viewers back to the golden age of NBA broadcasting.
The Game Itself: Spurs vs. 76ers
The matchup features Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs visiting Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers. While the game will be called with a nostalgic lens, the broadcast team intends to provide insightful analysis of the modern NBA, comparing and contrasting it with the league of the 1990s.
A Look Back at the NBA on NBC Legacy
The return of “NBA on NBC” marks the first time in over two decades that the network has broadcast weekly NBA games. The original “NBA on NBC” run (1990-2002) is remembered fondly by basketball fans for its iconic coverage of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, as well as other legendary players like Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon and Charles Barkley.
Future Throwback Broadcasts Planned
According to NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood, this “Throwback Tuesday” broadcast is not a one-time event. The network plans to continue the throwback theme in future years, inviting other former NBA stars and commentators to participate.
How to Watch
The Spurs-76ers throwback broadcast can be seen on NBC and streamed on Peacock on Tuesday, March 3, at 8 p.m. ET.