Michael Jordan Makes $100 Million Off Air Jordans

News that Michael Jordan‘s net worth has finally crossed over into billionaire territory is likely to trigger the question of how exactly he got there. Sure, he made good money as an NBA player ($93.8 million), and endorsement contracts with highly visible brands like Coca-Cola, Gatorade, Hanes, Upper Deck and 2K Sports have sweetened the pot. But it’s moving millions of Jordan Brand sneakers for Nike since 1985 that eventually pushed Jordan into the 1,741st richest person on the planet slot. The Charlotte Hornets majority owner currently rakes in approximately $100 million annually from his Jumpman branded footwear, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. That’s a lot of kicks, a pair of which just may be on your feet right now. So congrats to you – you helped MJ make financial history.