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Michael Jordan Shifts Focus to Sports Business and Philanthropy with Lisbon Conference Appearance
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First reported by N12 · Jul 14, 2026
What happened
Michael Jordan, after selling the Charlotte Hornets, is focusing on sports business and philanthropy, set to speak at a Lisbon conference in September alongside key industry figures.
- 01Michael Jordan has largely withdrawn from basketball since selling the Charlotte Hornets.
- 02He will speak on sports business leadership at a Lisbon conference on September 29.
- 03Jordan is featured as an investor and philanthropist at the event.
- 04He will appear alongside Kristen Correll of Sportradar and DraftKings CEO Jason Robins.
- 05His participation fee is estimated between $1 million and $1.5 million, possibly linked to DraftKings.
- 06Jordan remains the first NBA billionaire, earning hundreds of millions from the Jordan Brand annually.
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