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Michael Jordan Courtesy: Getty
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Michael Jordan Courtesy: Getty
The Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan needs no introduction. He has won 6 NBA championships with the Bulls and has a 6-0 record in the NBA finals. Although his exploits on the basketball court might make him great, his ventures off the court elevate his status.
Apart from having won almost everything as an individual, Jordan is a successful businessman as well. Jordan’s shoes have turned into one of the most successful ventures under Nike.
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If you thought Michael Jordan lives extravagantly, you are absolutely right. Jordan is not shy to spend his riches and a recent Instagram Story by a Hollywood star adds to it. In the story, one can see Jordan’s insane yacht in all its glory.
What is the Instagram story about?
Canadian superstar Stephen Amell is known for his role as Arrow in a popular series and he recently shared an interesting Instagram Story giving us a glimpse of Michael Jordan’s yacht.
He shared a video of himself on a boat and said, ” Next time you think that you are a baller, just remember that Michael Jordan has a f***ing basketball hoop on his yacht.“
Michael Jordan and his $80 million yacht
Being one of the biggest sporting icons in the world, Michael Jordan knows how to build an image. Back in 2019, the Chicago Bulls legend spent a whopping $80 million on a yacht. With stars like Stephen Amell being blown away by the yacht, it’s safe to say the money was worth it.
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OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA – JULY 20: Five-time NBA MVP Michael Jordan smiles after hitting to the seventh green during the RBC Canadian Open’s Mike Weir Charity Classic Pro-Am at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 20, 2009 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Although a basketball court might seem very luxurious, the majestic yacht has everything one can think of. Apart from the court, it houses a jacuzzi on the deck, a gym, and a dining room.
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Named ‘Joy’, the yacht has eight cabins and according to Marca, it has an operating cost of about $800,000 per week! Considering Jordan’s huge net worth, it won’t be a problem to handle the operating costs.
What is Michael Jordan’s net worth?
Despite earning only $90 million in salaries during his playing days, Jordan’s business ventures have played a big part in his huge net worth.
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PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 12: In this handout image provided by Jordan Brand, Michael Jordan paid a visit to Palais 23 this afternoon on Friday June 12, Joined by his frequent partners-in-design Tinker Hatfield and Mark Smith, key figures in the 30-year evolution of the Air Jordan, Jordan has returned to Paris to mark the 30th anniversary of 1985’s Air Jordan One. Palais 23 is a spectacular tribute to the shoes, moments, designs and artifacts that have shaped the 30-year evolution of the Air Jordan. (Photo by Jordan Brand via Getty Images)
According to Forbes, MJ’s real-time net worth is around $1.6 billion. He has earned around $1.8 billion from deals with companies like Nike, Hanes, and Gatorade.
He is also a stakeholder in the NBA team Charlotte Hornets. Jordan has not restricted his business to the NBA, and also became a co-owner of a NASCAR team in 2020.
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