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NBA on NBC theme song, explained: The story behind John Tesh's nostalgic 'Roundball Rock'

With so much changing for the 2025 season of NBA broadcasts, NBC decided to return to its original theme song, reviving "Roundball Rock." The network won back rights to some NBA games in 2024, with ...
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The NBA on NBC returns: Here's what those behind-the-scenes say fans can expect

This is the NBA on NBC. Those words, and the iconic sports theme playing in the background as they were said, have not been heard during the broadcast of an NBA game in over two decades. They make ...
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John Tesh's Surprising Secret Ingredient to Create NBA on NBC Theme "Roundball Rock"

The return of the NBA on NBC is finally here, and with it comes the revival of one of the most recognizable TV themes in history: "Roundball Rock." John Tesh's original composition, used throughout ...
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Will the NBA on NBC theme return? John Tesh discusses his beloved song's comeback

The red light on John Tesh’s answering machine was blinking. With the press of a button, a cassette tape began to roll and a message that would go on to change his life started to play. That message ...