Michael Jordan managed to leave his mark as an athlete, becoming a major figure in the NBA and considered by many to be the best player in history, however, this was not to emphasize his greatness, or rather , the only aspect he set. Record.
In the business world, Jordan has proven himself to be smart enough to make big money with very bold moves that allow his profits to increase significantly.
In this sense, Jordan became the first athlete to enter the list of America’s richest people (i.e. Forbes 400).
As a player, Jordan accumulated a huge salary of 94 million U.S. dollars. After retiring, he signed contracts with brands such as Nike, Gatorade, McDonald’s, and Hanes, and his annual income rose to 260 million U.S. dollars.
After selling the Charlotte Hornets for $3 billion, he amassed such a net worth that he became one of the richest people in the world, primarily as an athlete.
Over the years, Jordan has proven to be smart enough to achieve great things. This milestone is yet another in his journey as a businessman so focused on increasing profits that he earned a spot in the prestigious Forbes magazine. 400.