What do you suppose Michael Jordan has earned from his Nike endorsement? (I have no more idea than the man in the moon)
But I bet it is comparable to his NBA earnings, and could easily be greater.
I think when played his endorsements exceeded salary
He also owns part of an nba team.
But I bet it is comparable to his NBA earnings, and could easily be greater.
Most of MJ's career he was making less than $5 mill per year from basketball. It wasn't until his last 2 years in Chicago, that he made big dollars playing. $30,140,000 and $33,140,000
In the 97-98 year, he made a total of $80 million. $33 million from basketball.
His first 4 years he was being paid less than $1 mill a year.
In 1984, MJ signed an unheard of (at the time) $2.5 million PLUS ROYALYIES, 5 year contract with Nike.
His total NBA career earnings were $93 million.
LAST YEAR alone MJ made $90 million.
Today, MJ makes more than any current or retired athlete, except for Floyd Mayweather.
Do a quick comparison.
"The King" Lebron James' Nike line made $300 million last year.
Michael Jordan???
$2.25 BILLION