UNITED STATES – Michael B. Jordan stands out for many reasons: a famous Hall of Fame basketball player, Six-time NBA champion and a member of the league’s 75th Anniversary Team, with as many awards as CVS receipts.
Now Jordan can add another championship to that long list: Member of Forbes 400 list.
Jordan’s estimated net worth is $3 billion, making him The first professional athlete to enter the Forbes 400 lista list of the wealthiest people in America.
It’s not surprising to see it in the rankings, after all, He is the reason why professional athletes have become walking dollar symbols. In the form of endorsement deals ranging from shoes, drinks, and even equipment ownership. In fact, it was the sale of a majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets that put him on the Forbes list.
Jordan sold Hornets for $3 billion in August, a significant increase from the $275 million he paid for the team in 2010. While Charlotte didn’t have much success on the court under Jordan, playing in just three playoff games with the team and never getting past the first round, from a financial standpoint Lo and behold, he became a considerable asset to the six-time champion.
Jordan has become a model of career and post-retirement success.. Although he is the first professional athlete to make the Forbes 400 list, he likely won’t be the last.
LeBron James could be next
The next possible candidate is LeBron James, who Net worth $1 billion This is unheard of for current players.
James, like Jordan, has incredible business acumen and has gained from Nike, McDonald’s and Spritewhile also becoming the founder and owner of companies such as Springhill Entertainment, an entertainment and production company.
All of this was while James was still playing.He has stated many times Your wish Own an NBA team, something that only happens when you retire. Considering all the business he’s gotten into while still maintaining a high level of performance, he’ll definitely continue to expand his portfolio once he hangs up his sneakers.
but Currently, Jordan is the reference, Although he sold his majority stake in the Hornets, his other business ventures show no signs of slowing down.
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