Michael Jordan has a new job

The news echoed the basketball world, causing an excitement among fans that remember the Golden Age of the NBA at the NBC, and the excitement increased « Air » Jordan, who shared his enthusiasm through the video message.

– I am very excited that NBA returns to NBC, a television that was a significant part of my career and I am excited to be a special associate in that project. I look forward to seeing you all when the NBA on the NBC starts this October. he said.

Although the exact nature of Jordan’s role as a « special associate » is not yet fully defined, it is expected that he will bring unique insights and analyzes based on his incomparable experience and understanding of the game. This is the first time that Jordan, considered the greatest basketball player of all time, has been accepted by the role of commentator or analyst after the end of his playing career in 2003 in the Washington Wizards jersey.

Jordan did not rest

After retirement, Jordan did not rest. He was the majority owner of Charlotte Hornets from 2010 to August 2023, when he moved to the role of a minority owner.

He is also active in the world of motoring as co -owner of Nascar Tim 23xi Racing, which he founded with driver Denny Hamlin in 2020.

Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette, accompanied by a security guard, walked to Dubrovnik |

Photo: Grgo Jelavic/Pixsell – Illustration

His latest major television project was the extremely successful documentary series « The Last Dance » from 2020, awarded Emmy, who provided a deep insight into the latest Championship season of the Chicago Bulls. Now he returns to the cameras in a brand new role, ready to share his knowledge with the new generation of viewers.

NBA provided a media contract of 70 billion euros!

Jordan’s arrival is part of the wider NBC strategy, which, together with Amazon Prime Video, provided part of the lucrative 11-year media contract with the NBA and WNBA leagues, worth approximately 70 billion euros (€), which begins with the 2025/2026 season. With this contract, they are joined by a longtime league partner, ESPN (Disney).

NBC brings together an impressive team for its NBA transfer. Along with Jordan, former players Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller were hired as analysts, while Carmelo Anthony will be in the studio. Experienced Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle will be led.