Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan’s legendary basketball career in the NBA brought him six NBA Championships with the Chicago Bulls and a colossal $90.2 million salary per year. Michael Jordan also earns millions from endorsement deals, including $100 million in royalties each year from Nike through the Air Jordan sneaker line. He is the first NBA player, current or former, to become a billionaire. His billionaire status can be accredited to his ownership of the Charlotte Hornets. Michael Jordan has been a spokesperson and advocate for the Boys & Girls Club and the Special Olympics. He has also worked with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The basketball legend currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina in a 12,310 square foot mansion along Lake Norman. For $4.8 million, Michael Jordan purchased land in Jupiter, Florida where he built his family a $12.8 million three-story mansion.