More than playing basketball, Jordan earns more than he is a commentator, an annual salary of up to 4,000, a record in sports

05, May 19th According to previous reports, NBA legend Michael Jordan will serve as a special contributor to the NBC platform next season.

According to US media SportsCasting, NBC signed a contract with Jordan with an annual salary of up to $40 million, which will make Jordan the highest-paid sports commentator in history, surpassing the $37.5 million contract signed by Tom Brady and Fox Sports. (It is worth mentioning that Jordan's total salary in the 16 seasons in the NBA was about $94 million, and the highest annual salary was $33.14 million)

It is understood that Brady's job is a full-time commentator, and Jordan's role is expected to be more flexible, with a focus on a series of special programs. It is understood that although NBC officially defined Jordan's position as a "staff writer" in the statement, NBC has not yet clarified what specific matters Jordan will be responsible for. According to the New York Post, preliminary plans are that Jordan will record some analytical videos to be broadcast before the game or during the halftime break, and the specific arrangements for the future are still to be determined.

NBA last aired on NBC platform in 1990-2002, covering Jordan's entire peak period. Until 2024, NBC teamed up with Amazon and ESPN to sign an 11-year broadcast agreement with the NBA, which will start broadcasting the NBA in the 2025-26 season. This marks the NBA's return to the NBC platform after 23 years.