1. Micheal Jordan – $1.6 Billion
No list of this magnitude can ever go without having this professional’s name on it – Micheal Jordan. The history of the NBA has seen many stars, and for Micheal Jordan, he is the richest in basketball and the richest athlete in the world. Jordan has put in the work, and this has led Forbes to list his net worth at an average of $1.6 billion.
Micheal Jordan
Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls, and this meant he would give up his huge salary, but he redirected his energy to do other business ventures. He has done a lot of endorsement deals with companies such as Gatorade, Nike, Hanes, and many other major brands. He later became the largest shareholder of the Charlotte Hornets in 2011. A great life if you ask us!
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