Today, Michael Jordan has a net worth of over $1.7 Billion. But there was a time when he had to ask for money from his mother. From a player to becoming a legend, it was not an easy journey for Jordan. From barely making his high school basketball team to winning six NBA championships. Despite his billionaire status, Jordan has not always been successful at saving money.

Jordan was dubbed the first athlete to become a billionaire in 2014. Because of his businesses, investments in companies, and ownership of the NBA franchise, Charlotte Hornets, as well as deals with Nike. Jordan has amassed vast wealth and is regarded as a business genius.

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Jordan’s father, James, worked for GE, while his mother was a bank employee. Jordan’s parents, who were both employed, pushed him to participate in sports to keep him busy.

Michael Jordan was in tears to see his mother read his letters

In the early 80s, Teenage Michael Jordan who used to live away from his home write letters to his mom to keep checking up on his family. Once Deloris Jordan shared a letter from his son asking for stamps and money.

The Letter said:

Dear Mom,

How has life been treating you? Fine, I hope. I am doing just fine, I am sending you my account number so that you can deposit some money in my account. I have only $20 in there. Tell everyone I said hello and smile. God and I love you. 

Love, Michael.”

At the end of the letter, Jordan apologized for the phone bill and asked for more stamps. Decades after writing the letter, Jordan sits at a billion-dollar fortune. But during an interview when Jordan saw a video of his mother reading the letter. Furthermore, when the video ended the world can see the Chicago Bulls legend with tears in his eyes and an emotional smile.

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Indeed that was a very wholesome moment for the fans. What was your reaction to seeing Jordan react to the letter? Do tell us in the comment section.