We\u2019ve seen him flexing his insane $115M yacht with the perfect name<\/a>, and his jet that has a $500k paint job<\/a>, and hanging with his wife Yvette Prieto and his kids.<\/p>\n RELATED: Michael Jordan hugs once-hated Bulls teammate Toni Kukoc at Ryder Cup<\/a><\/p>\n Former basketball player Michael Jordan watches during the four-balls on the first day of competition for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. \/ Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images<\/p>\n He sold his share of the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> (Bobcats when he bought them) for $3 billion in 2023 and is the richest basketball player in history with that and his Jordan brand with Nike.<\/p>\n Now in his new role with the return of the NBA to NBC for the first time since 2002 along with John Tesh\u2019s \u201cRoundball Rock\u201d song that was such a hit during Jordan\u2019s 1990s playing days, Jordan sat down with Mike Tirico at halftime of the Houston Rockets<\/a> vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> and had a shocking comment about not picking up a basketball in years.<\/p>\n RELATED: Michael Jordan, wife Yvette annoyed being shown at Eagles vs. Cowboys game<\/a><\/p>\n Michael Jordan on his first NBC appearance: <\/p>\n \u201cI haven\u2019t picked up a basketball in years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n He did say when he rented a house during the Ryder Cup, he was asked by a child to shoot a free throw and he was \u201cnervous\u201d because he didn\u2019t want to disappoint the kid with his status as a basketball legend. He swished it, of course, as he told Tirico.<\/p>\n Michael Jordan on #NBAonNBC<\/a> says he was at the Ryder Cup and he was asked by a child to shoot a free throw, even though he hasn’t picked up a ball in years<\/p>\n Mike Tirico: “I hope you swished it.”<\/p>\n Jordan: “Absolutely.” pic.twitter.com\/3copcHiUVM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n As if the legend of Michael Jordan couldn\u2019t grow any more. <\/p>\n Michael Chow\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free dish of rich and fabulous players with The Athlete Lifestyle on SI <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n For real?: Aaron Rodgers\u2019 secret wife Brittani remains a mystery with details murky<\/a><\/p>\n E-strange: Shedeur Sanders\u2019 mom Pilar shows ex-husband Deion love in cooking fit<\/a><\/p>\n Finale: Penn State\u2019s James Franklin shares emotional hug with daughters in last game<\/a><\/p>\n NYC queen: Jaxson Dart\u2019s mom steals spotlight again in Giants fit after shocking win<\/a><\/p>\n MVP look: Ohtani\u2019s wife Mamiko has rare big smile with Dodgers WAGs before NLCS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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