One of the most recognizable names in NBA history is Michael Jordan. He is also well-known for the movie Space Jam and for endorsing Nike’s Air Jordan line. According to ESPN, Jordan has established himself as the greatest North American athlete of the 20th century. He now serves as the Charlotte Bobcats’ director of basketball operations and a part-owner.
Early Life
On February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, Michael Jordan was born. When he was a little child, his family relocated to Wilmington, North Carolina. With two elder brothers, one older sister, and a younger sister, he was the fourth of five children. He failed to make his basketball team as a sophomore in high school because of his height. That year, he concentrated on other sports including football and baseball. He was 6 feet 3 inches tall and joined the team in his junior year. He averaged nearly 20 points each game in that calendar year. He was chosen for the McDonald’s All-American Team during his senior year.
Michael Jordan’s Net Worth
It is simple to see why Michael Jordan is still one of the highest-paid sportsmen and NBA players. As a result of an increase in his Charlotte Hornets stock holdings, Jordan became the first NBA player to reach the billion-dollar mark in June 2014. According to Forbes, Nike makes over $1 billion in profit annually thanks to Jordan Brand. Michael Jordan’s net worth was estimated by Forbes to be $3.2 billion. As a result, Michael Jordan, a hall of Fame, is one of the richest African Americans in the US. He’s also one of the most adored people. His popularity has grown as a result of the Jordan Brand’s dominance in the market, viral Internet memes, and a still-iconical basketball career that earned him a spot in the NBA Hall of Fame. With a net worth of $2.2 billion, Michael Jordan is among the wealthiest athletes in the world.
NBA Career
In his debut season, Jordan helped the Chicago Bulls reach the NBA playoffs. He was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft. His 28.2 point per game average during that season earned him the NBA Rookie of the Year Award. He was the first player in a long time to score more than 3.000 points in a single season during the 1986–1987 campaign. Jordan assisted the Bulls in winning championship after championship over the next several years. His 1993–1994 season was interrupted by a time playing minor league baseball, but he joined the Chicago Bulls again in 1995.
He came back stronger than ever, scoring 30.4 points on average that season. After fifteen seasons and six championships with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan announced his retirement in 1998. He then became a part-owner of the Washington Wizards and played one more season there from 2001 to 2003. Michale Jordan is still recognized as the best basketball player in the sport’s history and an NBA icon. In the 1980s and 1990s, a former NBA star had a huge impact on the NBA’s global popularization.
With several lucrative endorsement deals, Jordan is also regarded as one of the world’s best-marketed sportsmen. He was in charge of the huge success of Nike’s Jordan line, which included the still-well-known Air Jordan footwear. Michael Jordan’s net worth was significantly influenced by the 5% Nike royalties that are paid on each pair of Air Jordan shoes sold. NBA icon Michael Jordan has had several lucrative endorsement deals over the years with companies including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, Chevrolet, Upper Deck, and Hanes. The basketball player starred as himself in the popular film “Space-Jam” as well.
“Michael Jordan to the Max,” an IMAX documentary chronicling Jordan’s time with the Bulls that focused heavily on the 1998 NBA Finals, was released in 2000. Jordan’s documentary miniseries The Last Dance is one of his more recent hits in the film business (2020). Jordan joined as a managing member of the Charlotte Bobcats (now known as the Hornets) in 2006 after purchasing the bulk of the team’s stock. His first objective is to raise the team’s numbers, and he has no plans to leave the basketball world.
Outside of the court, Jordan’s post-basketball career includes ownership of 23XI Racing, a professional auto racing team, together with Denny Hamlin. They chose Bubba Wallace as their driver for their NASCAR squad. It’s important to note that Jordan has also been a proponent of philanthropy. He presided over the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, an annual golf outing that generated money for a number of philanthropic organisations, from 2001 to 2014. Jordan and his wife made a $5 million donation to Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago in 2006. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Louisiana and Habitat for Humanity both received sizeable gifts from The Jordan Brand. Jordan has also been quite active with The Make-A-Wish Foundation. In 2008, Jordan was designated the Chief Wish Ambassador. He granted his 200th wish in 2013. He has so far raised the charity more than $5 million.
