Michael Jordan net worth Breakdown

Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday and retrospectives of their career have now been getting heavy airtime this week. The shows include their six brands with the Chicago Bulls, his impact on athlete marketing and countless memorable moments on the judge (“flu” online game; changing fingers driving the lane; the “shot” versus the Cavs). La Lakers forward Antawn Jamison opined a week ago that Jordan could however average double-digit points into the NBA. I do believe it really is safe to express we’ve seen the final of MJ soaring above the rim after hitting the half-century mark with three retirements already under his belt. But Jordan business? It really is stronger than previously.

Jordan obtained around $80 million just last year from corporate partners Nike, Gatorade, Hanes, Upper Deck, 2K Sports, Presbyterian medical and elegant perfumes. Various other Jordan assets consist of six restaurants, a North Carolina car dealership, a motorsports group and his 80-percent risk in the Charlotte Bobcats. Jordan out-earns virtually every person in the world’s highest-paid athletes 10 years after their final NBA game (Floyd Mayweather topped Forbes' June 2012 record with earnings of $85 million).

The Jordan Brand, an unit of Nike, is in charge of almost all MJ’s earnings. Jordan partnered with Nike after being drafted by the Bulls away from vermont in 1984. The original five-year package ended up being worth $500, 000 yearly, plus royalties. The regards to Jordan’s current handle Nike tend to be a closely guarded key, but royalties now create above $60 million yearly for MJ, based on sources.

Michael Jordan laughs before teeing off on the first gap at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. (AP)