Michael Jordan becomes first athlete to appear on Forbes 400 list of America’s richest people – Fox Sports

That’s not enough to make him the best basketball player in history, Michael Jordan built an empire This allowed it to break historical barriers and become first professional athlete appear in the list The 400 Richest People in America.

His Majesty was able to achieve this achievement thanks to NBA team Charlotte Hornets for sale He has been the owner of the company for many years, which has allowed him to earn substantial dividends while running the company Priced at $3 billion

This placed him on the list of professional magazine Forbes.

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How much money did Michael Jordan make in the NBA?

During his 16-year NBA career, MJ23 made $94 million (mdd) and was the highest-paid player in the league in 1997 and 1998, but it was off the court that separated the basketball player from any other athlete on the planet, Revenue is about 2.4 billion (before taxes) Throughout his career, he has worked with the following brands McDonald’s, Gatorade, Hanshi And of course, Nikehis last annual royalties totaled about $260 million.

If this number is already shocking Jordan’s best “basket”

He achieved this by selling his majority stake in the company last August Charlotte Hornets are worth $3 billion. The NBA’s 27th most valuable team is on sale for the second-highest price in league history, Jordan was worth almost 17 times his value when he became owner Mainly 2010.

MJ23 retains small stake in Hornets, which will allow him to stay connected to basketball while looking for his next business venture. Over the years, Jordan has dabbled in other businesses, including car dealerships, restaurants and, most recently, equity investments.

How much is Michael Jordan worth?

with a Net worth estimated at $3 billionJordan is on the list Forbes 400It’s the first time a professional athlete has ranked among the richest people in the United States, an achievement worthy of the North Carolina native’s immortality.

Only three athletes have reached billionaire status.: Michael Jordan He was the first in 2014 and later also a basketball player LeBron James and golfers Tiger Woodsdoing so while their careers are still active.