And it sounds like even ESPN thought Jordan was signing on with NBC to do more than what was agreed to. “I’ve had more conversations with Michael Jordan than the people at NBC or Disney ever have,” Wilbon said, insisting he never expected Jordan to do much more than he did for the network. ‘We’re gonna give you Michael Jordan.’ Who doesn’t want to see Michael Jordan talk about the NBA at any time?” If Jordan was interested in doing media, ESPN likely expected Wilbon and Smith to help them get the right of first refusal.