Michael Jordan Still The Highest Paid Athlete

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) Forbes published it’s annual retiree rankings today, but aptly followed it up with a piece breaking down how MJ will make more than the likes of LeBron James and Kobe Bryant or even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — despite the fact that he stepped away from the hardwood 13 years ago.The Swoosh imprint made $3 billion USD in shoe sales last year in the U.S. alone — resulting in roughly $100 USD million for MJ, which is more than he made in salary ($94 million USD) during his entire 15-year playing career.

On top of that, the vastly improved Charlotte Hornets have undoubtedly lined Jordan’s pockets (he’s been the majority owner since 2010) with a bunch of added dough while partnerships with Gatorade, 2K Sports, and Five Star Fragrances — as well as the long-term extension with memorabilia firm Upper Deck he signed last year — keep the checks coming. MJ’s empire even includes seven restaurants and a car dealership.

Horace Grant Talks Michael Jordan

Former NBA star +Horace Grant has just went public with a new interview visual video. In an interview with Ebro, Rosenberg and Laura Stylez on Hot 97, the former Bulls forward Horace Grant recalls a great Jordan story in which an illegal screen ended in Jordan punching out one of his former teammates.

In his own words, “Our practices were so intense because Phil, the mastermind behind everything, would put [Jordan] on the second team, me and Scottie would be on the first team, and being competitive like he was, man,” said Grant.

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The Richest NBA Billionaires Video

Check out this video with 15 of the 30 teams making up the National Basketball Association are owned or partially owned by billionaires. Forbes looks at the very richest of these rich.

New Jordan Jumpman's

+Nike has released the new +Michael Jordan +Jumpman Chien for buyers to purchase. The team 1 black infrared 23's should be on everyones must have list for back to school shopping.

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Michael Jordan's 6th Game Anniversary

+Micheal Jordan anniversary for his final +NBA championship games is today. The +Chicago Bulls with coach +Phil Jackson were the best of all times thus far. Today marks the 15th anniversary of one of the greatest shots in NBA history. In Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals.

Michael Jordan crossed over on Byron Russell and hit the game-winning shot in Game 6. With the clock running out, Jordan crossed over Bryon Russell and hit the game-wining shot with 5.2 seconds left to give the Chicago Bulls the 87-86 win.

Michael Jordan Is Now A Billionaire

+Forbes has just named +Michael Jordan a billionaire. According to Forbes, Michael Jordan is now a billionaire due to an increase in his stake of the Charlotte Hornets to 89.5% from 80%. Sports bankers say the Hornets are presently worth between $600 million and $625 million USD. 

The Milwaukee Bucks sold for $550 million USD in May, and they are considered the least valuable team in the league. Forbes‘ net worth figure for Jordan uses the $600 million figure. The Hornets have $135 million USD of debt, which makes Jordan’s equity in the team worth $416 million USD. After subtracting all the cash Jordan has invested in the team, they estimate his net worth outside of the Hornets to be $600 million USD, giving him a net worth of a $1 billion USD.

Michael Jordan's Residence

Concierge Auctions gives us a look at Michael Jordan estate which has released this video tour of the mansion and its surrounding grounds for potential buyers. Designed by Michael Jordan, the mansion boasts 56,000 square feet of space, and features nine bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a regulation size, NBA-quality basketball court, and a beautiful pool. The Highland Park residence is set on 7.39 landscaped acres.

Michael Jordan Gets Married

Michael Jordan is getting married for the second time. He will wed Cuban model Yvette Prieto, 35, on Saturday, April 27 near Palm Beach, Florida, and their wedding is no small affair.

Take into account the wedding tent. Only footsteps from Jordan’s $12.4m mansion in the Jack Nicklaus-made golf course community of Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida. +Micheal Jordan