Yep, Michael Jordan is still the richest athlete on the planet. His net worth? A cool $3.2 billion, give or take a few million he found in his couch cushions. He’s been retired longer than some of you have been alive, and he’s still out-earning everyone.
How? It’s not just the Air Jordans on your feet, though that helps. He sold his stake in the Charlotte Hornets for a fortune—and he’s got a never-ending Nike deal. Seriously, his sneaker royalties alone could buy a small country. A tiny one, but still.
But Wait, There’s a Tiger in the Grass
Right behind MJ is Tiger Woods, sitting pretty at around $1.3 billion. He’s the only billionaire athlete who earned it on the course and off it. Endorsements from Nike, Monster Energy, and his own golf courses? That’s a lot of birdies.
But here’s the funny thing: Tiger’s game has been up and down, but his bank account only goes up. Talk about a mulligan you can’t afford to take. Get it? Mulligan? Okay, moving on.
