NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reflects on Michael Jordan’s new role with NBC, calling it a chance to blend expert analysis, storytelling, and a deeper connection to the modern game.

The one and only Michael Jordan has joined NBA on NBC as a special contributor. Noah Eagle, who will call NBA games next season on NBC, has been told that Jordan is “legitimately excited” about joining NBC.

Michael Jordan is a billionaire, but he’s reportedly not going to be adding $40 million annually from NBC to that sum. It was revealed about a month ago that Jordan would be joining NBC’s NBA coverage beginning next season as a special contributor, which immediately sparked rumors about how much the network might be paying the 62-year-old.