Michael Jordan is a legend whose sports resume is ... For many reasons, this has helped him amass quite the fortune. MJ' was a supernova that had never been seen before in the world of sports.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter on December 17, 1997, at the United Center in Chicago.

Michael Jordan at a Nike press conference ahead of the Summer Olympics in July 1992. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site ...