It may boggle the mind, but former NBA superstar Michael Jordan managed to rake in $90 million in 2013 without stepping foot on the basketball court.
Jordan might’ve retired more than a decade ago, but his hold on America’s collective consciousness is still unparalleled among athletes.
In fact, according to Forbes’ Kurt Badenhausen, he earned more last year than any current or retired athlete besides Floyd Mayweather.
But how exactly did he achieve such an astounding sum? Some sources might be predictable, but others might surprise you.
The Man, The Brand
The largest part of Jordan’s wealth stems from his incredible Jordan Brand and the huge income it generates for Nike.
Accordingly, that’s where the majority of his incredible paycheck comes from.
Nike just released the Air Jordan 10 “Powder Blue” sneaker on Feb. 22, with first-day sales reaching $35 million, so it shouldn’t come as a shock that Jordan earns so much.
In fact, Badenhausen estimates that the brand has been downright inva ...
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Michael Jordan 2013: How MJ Made $90 Million Last Year
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