On May 13, NBC, NBC, announced the employment of Michael Jordan, basketball legend, for the team that will cover the American Professional League.
The channel will transfer the largest sports association after 23 years and invested greatly in coverage.
According to information from the United States press, Jordan will receive a salary $ 40 million annually (about 226 million dollars)Value than 93 % of the American Professional League players.
“A legendary addition to our team. We are very happy to receive Michael Jordan As a special contributor to the American Professional League in NBC and Peacock.
Legendary addition to our team!
We are happy to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the American Professional League on NBC and Peacock. pic.twitter.com/pjsq8tokfi
– The American Professional League on NBC and Peacock (NBAONNBC) May 12, 2025
Michael Jordan salary
NBC had a great impact on Michael Jordan As a private collaborator In Covering the American Professional League. The station has invested extensively in the employment of the Chicago Bulls.
The former player will receive an annual salary of $ 40 million in the new job, above 93.4 % of athletes playing in the league today.
NOMES like BAM AdBayo, Lamelo Ball, Ja Morant E Gilgos Alexander teaMVP candidate for this season by Oklahoma City Thunder, is less than the NBC contractor.
Only 27 American basketball players are still exceeding Jordan’s salary, including Liberon James ($ 48 million) and Stephen Carey ($ 55 million).
Michael Jordan numbers will also be higher than the amount paid to another member in NBC Tom Brady. legend American Football Association This was the highest paid TV analyst in the world, with $ 37 million annually.
The NBC 11 -years agreement begins with the American Professional League in the 2025/2026 season.
The broadcaster did not reveal details about the specified role of Jordan. However, your first paper on TV will be to cover The American Professional League In any job since its retirement in 2003, with six titles and five MVP prizes in the league.
Michael Jordan is also in the basketball reputation hall.
Success outside the courts
Empire’s basketball is built with its product line.
According to FORBES, the brand “Jordan” generates about one billion dollars (about $ 5.6 billion) in sales to Nike, which has marketing rights.
Michael Jordan also owns Charlotte Hornets from 2010 to 2023, and participated in the collection of the 23xi race in 2020, with Dini Hameen driver.
