Michael Jordan Is The Undisputed Highest Paid Retired Athlete

Where does Michael Jordan currently rank among the world’s highest paid retired athletes?

Number one, of course.

The versatile entrepreneur, Charlotte Hornets owner and Jordan Brand leader not only enjoysnewfound billionaire status, he can also claim top dog financially over big earners like soccer star David Beckham, golf legend Arnold Palmer, and Los Angeles Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson.

Jordan’s top ranking is no doubt buoyed by raking in roughly $100 million each year from Jordan Brand sneaker sales, a type of income stream no one, neither athlete nor everyman, is likely to ever match. The usual rarified air for Michael Jordan.

Read up on exactly how all of Jordan’s fellow retired athletes fall in place behind up, and how much bank they pulled, at Forbes.com.

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