Michael Jordan’s Net Worth: How Rich is the Retired Basketball Star

MICHAEL JORDAN’S NET WORTH – One of the most popular personalities in the international basketball field is Michael Jordan and here’s how rich he is.

Some of the most popular personalities across the globe were able to make a name because of their success in sports. One of them is basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Born on February 17, 1963 at Cumberland Hospital in New York City, the complete name of the basketball star is Michael Jeffrey Jordan. He is the son of an equipment supervisor, James R. Jordan Sr., and a bank employee, Deloris.

Michael was in his sophomore when he first tried out for a basketball team. However, standing 5’11 during that time, he was considered too short. It was his best friend, Harvest Leroy Smith who completed the team instead.

He was so motivated to prove his worth following the rejection because of his height. He joined Laney’s junior varsity team and wowed with his performance in 40-point games.

Michael continued to grow in height. His impressive performances also hooked the attention of several other teams and leagues. He was invited by college basketball programs Duke, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Syracuse among others.

It was in 1984 when Michael Jordan joined Chicago Bulls. His amazing dunk left a lot of people jaw-dropped in many games. He led the victory of his team in several basketball matches.

In 1993, Michael’s father was killed in Lumberton, North Carolina. The death of his father was one of the reasons why he retired from his basketball career in the same year.

The basketball star was very close to his father. Two (2) teenagers were convicted to life in prison by the court over the death of James Jordan Sr.

Michael Jordan’s net worth was already on top when he retired from the basketball field. He is not only a legend in the field but also a product endorser and an entrepreneur.