Michael Jordan’s impact on the game of basketball goes beyond his incredible skills. He revolutionized personal branding and made savvy investments that have contributed to his staggering $3.3 billion earnings, the highest of any athlete when adjusted for inflation. A recent article by Sportico confirms this, ranking Jordan $800 million ahead of Tiger Woods in terms of career earnings.
Even excluding inflation, Jordan still surpasses Woods by $600 million. While Woods currently leads in active athletes’ earnings, Jordan’s NBA ownership bid has further multiplied his wealth post-retirement.
In addition to his investments in Gatorade and Nike, the majority sale of the Charlotte Hornets has propelled Jordan’s net worth to over $3 billion, making him the first athlete to join the Forbes 400 list of the richest individuals in the US.
