John Tesh
‘Roundball Rock’ Is Again On NBC
… And I am Pumped!!!
Printed July 7, 2025 12:30 AM PDT
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October will not simply characteristic pumpkins, ghouls and goblins this yr, it’s going to additionally mark the primary time in perpetually that “Roundball Rock” shall 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 in regards to the track’s return to airwaves.
Ever really feel like EVERYONE has that one track caught of their head? 🏀
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The tune, after all, was a staple of NBC’s protection of the NBA all through the Nineteen Nineties … however when the community misplaced the rights to broadcast Affiliation video games roughly 20 years in the past, the melody went on hiatus.
However now that NBC’s again within the NBA image after signing a brand new take care of 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 instructed us. “I imply, the track is 30 years previous. So, I am unable to look ahead to it to return again, and if I had a keyboard, I would play it for you!”
Tesh stated 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!!!
