Michael Jordan – Basketball Player, $1.6 Billion
Michael Jordan is one of the most well-known sports figures in the world. NBA fans consider him as the best player of all time. Jordan made a fortune from his basketball career and earned large sums of money through playing contracts. He famed the NBA by introducing basketball to a whole new global audience. Michael Jordan is one of only a handful of billionaires in professional sports.
Currently, his whopping net worth is around $1.6 billion, and he has brand endorsements with Nike Jordan. He nearly earns $100 million each year from endorsements and other business activities. With his ownership share in the Charlotte Hornets, he became a billionaire.
