The Chicago Bulls have been home to lots of legends. With guys like Scottie Pippen, Artis Gilmore, and Derrick Rose all passing through the franchise, it’s unsurprising how popular they are across the globe. That said, none came close to making the impact that Michael Jordan did during his time in Chicago.
Jordan was dominant throughout his entire career, peaking in the 1990s when he helped lead the Bulls to six championships in an eight-year span. During his dominance, Jordan not only propelled his image forward on the court but off it as well. He’s become one of the most well-known figures in sports.
Buy Bulls TicketsAnd recently, his off-the-court legacy just took a new leap. According to Justin Birnbaum of Forbes, Jordan’s net worth just surpassed $3 billion, making him the first athlete to enter the United States’ top 400 richest people. (H/t Scott Polacek of Bleacher Report)
This jump was helped in part by Jordan’s sale of the Charlotte Hornets, which was completed earlier this summer. His sale to Gabe Plotkin, Rick Schnall was finalized and sold at a roughly $3 billion estimate.
Ever since his time with the Bulls, Jordan’s impact has made shockwaves across the globe, and it hasn’t stopped since he retired in the early 2000s.
He’s perhaps the most well-known American-born athlete on a global scale, as his presence in the 19990s was akin to A-List celebrities. His shoe brand alone has created a legacy that will live far beyond himself.
To see him making waves once again as the first athlete in an elite group of Americans is incredible but unsurprising.
