Michael Jordan — Net Worth and Career Earnings
Michael Jordan has an estimated net worth of $3.2 billion — the wealthiest athlete in history. His Nike Air Jordan partnership, launched in 1985, generates over $7 billion annually in retail revenue, with Jordan earning approximately $150 million per year in royalties. Remarkably, he earns more per year from shoes than he earned during his entire playing career. He sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets in 2023 for approximately $3 billion, crystallising a significant portion of his wealth.