Michael Jordan is recognized as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, USA. During his NBA (National Basketball Association) career, he stood out for his incredible talent, athleticism and fierce competitiveness. And, on the court, he was unstoppable. A real ‘crack’.
He began his career defending the University of North Carolina flag, winning the NCAA championship in 1982. He then jumped to the NBA, where the Chicago Bulls selected him with the third overall pick in the 1984 draft. There, he won six championships between 1990 and 1998 and was named MVP (Most Valuable Player) multiple times, thanks to his talent.
also, He set many records including the highest scoring average in a single season (37.1 points per game in the 1986-1987 season). The years pass and the end comes. Of course, it’s hard for him to get away from basketball. Michael Jordan retired twice, first to start his baseball career in 1993, and then to return to the NBA in 1995 to continue his career.
At that time, he returned to the Chicago Bulls and moved to the Washington Wizards. He left again in 1999 but returned for two seasons in 2001 before retiring for good in 2003. His legacy is immense, both on and off the field. His clothing and footwear brands, among others, have had an impact on culture and globalization.
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All this made him the richest athlete in the world at the age of 60. “Corriere dello Sport” reported that “He is the first athlete to be included in the list of the 400 richest people in the United States by Forbes, ranking 379th. Jordan’s net worth reaches US$3 billion, which is also the number he has collected. Million dollar results. Products from Nike every year (260 in 2022 alone).”
Now, as they report in the report, “his net worth has soared when he sold a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, the NBA team he owned for 13 years.” All The multi-million dollar venture began in 2015 with lucrative contracts with Hanes, Gatorade and Upper Deckwhere he received the fortune, which was his checkbook.
Who are the ten richest people in the United States?
1. Elon Musk: $251 billion.
2. Jeff Bezos: $161 billion.
3. Larry Ellison: $158 billion.
4. Warren Buffett: $121 billion.
5. Larry Page: $114 billion.
6. Bill Gates: $111 billion.
7. Sergey Brin: $110 billion.
8. Mark Zuckerberg: $106 billion.
9. Steve Ballmer: $101 billion.
10. Michael Bloomberg: $96.3 billion.