It was the origin of the song “Roundball Rock,” which Tesh estimates was played 12,000 times during game coverage as the NBA on NBC theme from 1990 to 2002.

NBA on NBC is returning to television and streaming in the 2025-26 season. Here are the key details to know.

NBC reintroduced "Roundball Rock" with a promo featuring NBA players, legends, and various Universal properties singing along to the song—concluding with Tesh playing it in an arena.

A popular theme song is also returning, amidst a new broadcasting team comprised of veteran commentators and former NBA stars. We have the news you need to know to start your day.