THE BIG BAD FIVE NET WORTH OF NBA SUPERSTARS MICHAEL JORDAN NET WORTH: $2.2 BILLION AGE: 60 RECORD: Jordan was the legendary shooting guard/point forward for the six-time NBA champion Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. During his on-and-off 19-year career (1984-2003) he was NBA Finals MVP six times and NBA Most Valuable Player five times. EMPIRE: Jordan's business activities are equally legendary, as the inspiration for Air Jordan sneakers (Nike), a film actor (Space Jam), and owner and head of the Charlotte Hornets NBA basketball franchise. He is one of the most effective product promoters in business history.
LEBRON JAMES NET WORTH: $1 BILLION AGE: 38 RECORD: James is a small forward/power forward, having played with three NBA championship teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers (with whom he is most associated ), the Miami Heat, and the Los Angeles Lakers (current). Over his 20-year career, he has been NBA Finals MVP and NBA Most Valuable Player, both four times.
EMPIRE: James' lucrative playing contracts and endorsements have made him the first active NBA player to become a billionaire. He also owns SpringHill Entertainment, a burgeoning production company, and stakes in the Boston Red Sox and other sports teams. SPRING 2023
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