Former professional basketball player Michael Jordan has been rich for a while. Now he’s Forbes Billionaire List Rich!
Michael Jordan is now officially rich as hell
The most famous rookie on the billionaires list? Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all time and indisputably the best-paid athlete of all time. Most of his cash comes from Nike payouts on his iconic brand. The Jordan brand grossed an estimated $2.25 billion in 2013, earning his Airness some $90 million. But his most valuable asset is his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, worth more than $500 million.What does having a billion dollars feel like? I don’t know, but if I had to guess: “Chasing a pal through a golf course in a sweater vest and whatever pants you please.”
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Jordan became a billionaire this summer when he increased his stake in the Hornets. If you’re interested in how he remains more relevant than any active athlete, Forbes has a good look from a year ago, too.
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