An incredible rumor has surfaced about Michael Jordan’s potential salary at NBC Sports, though it was quickly debunked.
Internet rumors have suggested that NBC agreed to pay Jordan as much as $40 million to accept a special contributor role as part of the network’s NBA coverage next season. That number was referenced by Patrick Bet-David on his “PBD” podcast recently.
If true, Jordan would immediately become the most highly-paid figure in NBA media, beating out even Charles Barkley. However, Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reported Monday that those rumors are not accurate, though it is still unclear how much Jordan will make as part of the gig.
It remains unclear what exactly Jordan’s role will entail. One report suggested he will mostly stick to pre-taped segments and will not be a regular presence on NBC’s studio shows. That is still more than we usually get from Jordan, who has largely shunned the media since ending his playing career.
The fact that Jordan took a media gig at all came as a surprise to some people, but one figure thinks there is a reason he is coming off the sidelines now. A big payday might be another reason, but it does not sound like Jordan will be making quite as much as the rumors have suggested.
