Saying that the ball earns more than playing basketball, the famous speaker Smith earns nearly 40 million US dollars an annual salary, comparable to the salary of a star

Recently, The athletic reported that Stephen A. Smith, a famous commentator known as the American Yang Yi, earns nearly US$40 million every year, which is comparable to the salary of first-tier NBA stars.

The athletic lists Smith's main source of annual income, the most important thing is the five-year, US$105 million commentary contract signed with espn media, with an annual salary of US$20.1 million. There is also a three-year, $36 million contract signed by SIriusXM, with an annual salary of $12 million. In addition, he also has his own live broadcast program and the ratings and dividends of the program. In addition to other signed brands and advertising endorsements, his annual salary is basically around US$40 million. Such an income level has exceeded more than half of the NBA players.

According to the existing NBA player salary contract, except for a very small number of players like Alexander Jaylen Brown with an annual salary of 60 to 70 million, James, Curry and Durant are only paid 50 million, which are all benefits that only top superstars enjoy. The remaining first-tier stars are the annual salary level of more than 40 million US dollars. However, these stars have to play games every three days, spend almost every day in training and competitions, and also face the risk of injury. And Smith just needs to sit in the studio to broadcast the game.

Do you don't need to travel long distances to the away game or sweat all over to grab rebounds. Fans also bluntly said that basketball is more profitable than playing basketball. But Smith has made a little effort to gain his current status. In addition to understanding the game, he has close ties with many NBA management and player agents, and can often reveal some insider trading and signing news. And he can always give some bright opinions and attract the attention of fans, which is why media companies will give him such a huge price.

In addition, Smith would like to thank O'Neal and Barkley for their funny fight in the studio, which always makes the entertainment effect of the program instantly full, greatly improving the ratings invisibly.