Michael Jordan is no ordinary name; he is known as the greatest NBA athlete of all time – and the richest too. His net worth is estimated to be around $1.8 billion, making him the first NBA star to enter the billionaire’s club. Apart from Jordan, only LeBron James has hit the billionaire threshold.
Being an NBA athlete does come with a hefty paycheck, but with the performances that we had come to expect of Jordan, you are bound to see a few bonuses. And, not to mention, all the marketing deals he has availed from multiple brands, basically giving him millions of dollars for being one of the best athletes on the court.
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When you’ve got that kind of fortune, you kind of have to show it off – and Jordan is known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his spending sprees. So, doesn’t it make you wonder what Michael Jordan spent his billion-dollar fortune on? Well, you can’t put a number on what he spends, but there are a few things that can be considered Jordan’s most luxurious purchases.
1. Charlotte Hornets
Named as Michael Jordan’s most expensive purchase, the Charlotte Hornets franchise takes the spot since it is reported that Jordan paid $175 million for the team in the year 2010, and it looks like it paid off great since now it is valued at $1.57 billion.
While Jordan may have benefited greatly from this investment, the Charlotte Hornets franchise is still considered to be the cheapest of the teams in the association. Jordan also has the ownership of 23XI Racing in NASCAR and has reportedly paid $150 million for it.
2. Superyacht
There’s no doubt that you’ll feel elated when you are cruising through the ocean in a superyacht called Joy. Michael Jordan spent $80 million on this superyacht, which is over 230 feet long and has many luxurious amenities like spa rooms, saunas, luxury suites, jacuzzis, a helipad, and most importantly a basketball court. Jordan also has a yacht specifically for sports fishing that is estimated to be worth around $8 million.
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3. Private Jet
Michael Jordan owns the Gulfstream G550, which is worth $61 million. He recently added a personal touch to the hey by having it painted in an elephant grey color to match his Air Jordan 3 sneakers.
What can you say more about it? Michael Jordan is quite particular about his travels and likes them to be as luxurious as possible. The registration of the aircraft has the number N23, which is a direct reference to Michael Jordan’s Jersey number when he was actively pursuing basketball.
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So, this wraps up the list of some of the most expensive purchases made by Michael Jordan. What would you buy if you had a billion dollars?