Michael Jordan is a name in Sports that shines amongst the brightest stars. The richest National Basketball Association (NBA) player ever, Jordan has a whopping net worth of $1.9 billion, according to the Forbes Billionaire list.
It has been more than a decade since his retirement, yet Jordan still makes more money than any other active NBA player. His wealth and luxury can be attributed to many of his interests, and of course basketball, however, MJ also possesses a great deal of business acumen.
How He Got So Rich
Jordan's career has exceeded his role as a basketball player as he is currently the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets at a value of $1.5 billion. Additionally, he makes a huge portion of his income from various endorsement deals with companies like Hanes, Gatorade, and Upper Deck.
One of his most notable and common-known sources of income is Nike's Air Jordan subsidiary. Thanks to royalties, MJ's shoe money alone is more than $127 million.
Jordan has also co-founded an automotive company bearing his name in Durham, North Carolina. The company is a Nissan dealership and therefore is called "Michael Jordan Nissan". It's evident his business interests spread across an array of industries, and the restaurant industry is no exception.
In the year 1997, Jordan founded "Micheal Jordan's Steakhouse" in New York City's Grand Central Terminal. Over the next few years, he invested and expanded with a few more restaurants.
Michael Jordan's Luxurious Lifestyle
When it comes to luxury, Jordan makes a strong statement with a string of extravagant activities and things. He owns one of the most popular celebrity private jets in the world which bears the Jumpman logo along with his jersey number, 23.
MJ also owns multiple mansions across the US. His Florida mansion features world-class facilities and is worth more than $12 million.
MJ's love for cars is a secret to none, therefore it is obvious for him to have powerful wheels in his garage. He owns a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition, Ferrari Fiorano, and the iconic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 amongst many more.
In addition to a jet, cars and multiple mansions, MJ owns a private high-end golf course, Grove XXIII, in Florida. County Commissioner Doug Smith says the golf course "is a world-class facility that has been built down there. If you haven’t seen it, it is really something special.”
Michael Jordan's Hobbies
Michael Jordan is fond of golf, music, motorcycling, and gambling, all of which make up a huge part of his daily plan. On special occasions, MJ has a grand penthouse in Florida to celebrate and enjoy with his friends and family. Michael Jordan is a special man with an equally special set of hobbies. When asked how he's made it so far to enjoy these luxuries, Jordan said, "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
