NBA legend Michael Jordan reportedly earned $110 million in 2015, which made him the highest-paid retired athlete in the world.
Kurt Badenhausen of Forbes passed along the figures Wednesday and reported the latest income figures bring Jordan's net worth to an estimated $1.1 billion. Former soccer player David Beckham finished second on the 2015 list at $65 million, while longtime golfer Arnold Palmer was third at $40 million.
Here's a look at the top 10 retired athletes on the Forbes list:
The fact Jordan leads the pack doesn't come as a surprise. His Jordan Brand with Nike has become a powerhouse with annual sales estimated at $2.5 billion and a market share of 58 percent, as reported by Jessica Golden of CNBC, citing figures from SportsOneSource, in late 2014.
That said, beating the combined total of the next two athletes on the list helps illustrate the immense power he still has in the market place. Forbes noted he also continues to work with other companies, including Hanes and Gatorade.
Jordan has gone great lengths to maintain a strong hold on h ...
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