The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes Of All Time: Michael Jordan Leads With $3.3 Billion

Michael Jordan leads the list of highest paid athletes in history.

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There is no question that professional athletes in a lot of American sports generally make a lot of money. Of course, the best of the best are often given endorsement deals, which further increase their earnings.

Recently, Joe Pompliano shared a chart that featured the highest-paid athletes of all time. Michael Jordan topped the list with $3.3 billion in "inflation-adjusted career earnings," and what is remarkable is that Jordan's shoe earnings alone would have put him at No. 3. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was on the list as well, coming in at No. 6.

Even today, Michael Jordan remains a popular figure and his brand is clearly popular worldwide. Jordan's shoes are well-loved by not just basketball fans, but also by regular people who like stylish and comfortable shoes. He is also the governor of the Charlotte Hornets, purchasing them for $175 million in 2010. Jordan also has made numerous elite investments, notably investing in Sportradar, which was valued at $7.9 billion in 2021.

Michael Jordan averaged 30.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 5.3 APG during his career with the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards. Many consider him to be the greatest basketball player to have ever been in the league, and there is no doubt that his basketball prowess has resulted in him being the highest-paid athlete of all time.

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Michael Jordan Is Ambitious In Business Like He Was On The Court

Michael Jordan's Cincoro tequila brand has earned glowing reviews from experts, and there is no doubt that it could continue growing forwards. Previously, Wys Grousbeck revealed that Michael Jordan wants Cincoro to go for "global domination."

"If it doesn't really work out, no one else really likes it, we're gonna have free tequila that we're gonna love," Grousbeck said of Jordan's mentality. "Or we could go for global domination."

It is clear that Michael Jordan is as competitive in business as he was on the court. He wants his brand to be the very best tequila on the planet, and it will be interesting to see if they can achieve that goal. Cincoro was notably a finalist in the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the "Best Tequila Reposado" category.

It will be interesting to see what sort of business ventures Michael Jordan will participate in going forward. He has a good track record when it comes to business, and hopefully, he continues to find success as an investor and business owner. 

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