‘Roundball Rock’ Creator John Tesh Stoked for Iconic Tune’s Return to NBA on NBC
John Tesh
‘Roundball Rock’ Is Again On NBC
… And I am Pumped!!!
Printed
TMZSports.com
October will not simply function pumpkins, ghouls and goblins this 12 months, it’s going to additionally mark the primary time in perpetually that “Roundball Rock” will likely be on NBA broadcasts … and the person who created the long-lasting jingle tells TMZ Sports activities he could not be extra fired up for it!
We caught up with John Tesh out in Los Angeles final week … and he may hardly comprise his pleasure when speaking to us concerning the track’s return to airwaves.
Ever really feel like EVERYONE has that one track caught of their head? 🏀
The NBA on NBC and Peacock – coming this fall! pic.twitter.com/gpKMXlklFg
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) Might 3, 2025
@NBAonNBC
The tune, in fact, was a staple of NBC’s protection of the NBA all through the Nineties … however when the community misplaced the rights to broadcast Affiliation video games roughly twenty years in the past, the melody went on hiatus.
However now that NBC’s again within the NBA image after signing a brand new cope with Adam Silver‘s league — it is promised the return of Tesh’s legendary ditty … one thing he is clearly thrilled about.
“It is enjoyable for me,” he advised us. “I imply, the track is 30 years previous. So, I am unable to look ahead to it to come back again, and if I had a keyboard, I would play it for you!”
Tesh mentioned he is performed a bit with track, creating a number of separate remixes of it … however try our interview, it certain sounds just like the OG model will reign supreme within the fall.
Cannot wait!!!