Six-time Grand Slam winner Boris Becker congratulated NBA legend and businessman Michael Jordan, who became the first athlete to make the Forbes 400 list with a net worth of $3 billion.
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, having a remarkable 15-season career in the NBA. He was named MVP five times and won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
To celebrate his latest achievement, Boris Becker posted a photo of Michael Jordan on his Instagram Story, highlighting Jordan’s historic status as the first professional athlete to be named to Forbes’ prestigious list of America’s richest individuals feat.
“MJ GOAT” – Becker captioned the post.
Michael Jordan’s net worth grew significantly in August thanks to the sale of a minority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets for a staggering $3 billion, Forbes reporter Justin Birnbaum reported. The amount reflects significant growth since Michael Jordan initially became the majority owner of the Hornets thirteen years ago. This is the second largest franchise sale in NBA history.
Boris Becker, Usain Bolt, Lothar Mathews and more celebrate Puma’s 75th anniversary in Herzogenaurach
Throughout his illustrious career as a professional tennis player, Boris Becker has been a consistent ambassador for Puma. Puma is a famous German brand known for its expertise in making sports and casual shoes as well as producing high-quality clothing and accessories.
At a lavish gathering at Puma’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, legendary former world No. 1 Boris Becker joined sporting icons Usain Bolt and Los Angeles Lothar Matthäus joins forces to celebrate Puma’s 75th anniversary.
Becker shared the joyous celebration on his Instagram account on September 29, posting a series of glamorous photos. One of the snaps shows him with legendary eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt.
Another photo captures a moment with his compatriot Lothar Matthäus. Lothar Matthäus is the 1990 FIFA World Cup champion and winner of the famous Ballon d’Or. Boris Becker also shared a group photo, which included several other esteemed individuals in attendance at the event.
Puma has a rich history in major sports and is known for sponsoring legendary athletes. Over the years, the brand has been associated with iconic athletes such as Usain Bolt, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Becker and many more.
Founded in 1948, Puma traces its roots to 1924 when Rudolf “Adi” Dassler and Adolf “Adi” Dassler co-founded Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory. However, their partnership fell apart in 1948, leading to the creation of two sportswear giants: Adidas and Puma.