The legendary Michael Jordan gave up basketball 18 years ago. But since then, he's been doing extremely well. The six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls is incredibly rich, has a successful personal life, and remains one of the most popular athletes in the modern world. Here's a look at the basketball star's life.
Now 57-year-old Jordan is a dollar billionaire and the richest athlete on the planet. His fortune is estimated at $1.6 billion. However, Michael earned these billions of dollars after his basketball career ended. During his 19 years in the NBA he earned $86.7 million, which is only 5.4% of his fortune. So Jordan is not only a basketball legend, but also a successful businessman.
At the moment Michael's most successful investment is the purchase of the NBA club the Charlotte Hornets. As for his investments not related to sports, there are plenty of them too: headphones Muzik, outsourcing platform Gigster, and even premium tequila Cincoro, the production of which was launched by Jordan along with three other NBA club owners. Michael also owns his own car dealership and works with a company that operates five restaurants under his brand.
In addition, Jordan has several major advertising contracts with Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Chevrolet, Gatorade, Upper Deck, and other big brands. But the biggest profit for Michael yields, of course, the contract with Nike. In 2021 he received about $150 million from the company. Since 1984 during the entire period of their cooperation Jordan got $1.3 billion.
Jordan’s personal life is also successful. In 2013 he married Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, who is his wife until now. Prieto (42) is 16 years younger, but this doesn't disturb their marital harmony. The couple have two children, identical twin daughters Victoria and Ysabel, who will turn 8 years old soon. Jordan also has three children from a previous marriage.
In general, Jordan has made a fortune and enjoys his life.
Source: championat.com
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