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Michael Jordan Spent $650K From His Billion Dollar Net Worth to Purchase a Car Which Has Only 150 Units in the World

Published 02/27/2022, 10:00 PM EST

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Thanks to his glorious NBA career as well as his extremely lucrative business ventures, Michael Jordan is one of the most recognizable faces in the world. Moreover, there is no secret that he has been able to build a huge net worth through his successful career.

NBA athletes and luxurious lifestyles go hand in hand. And that is exactly the case with Jordan as well. He is known to spend enormous amounts of money on extravagances, like houses, cars, and ships. One of Jordan’s most prized possessions is his 2007 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722. The SLR McLaren is a rare collectible in itself, however, the 722 special edition, that Jorden possesses, only has 150 units in the entire world.

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Jordan’s rare Mercedes car

Jordan’s Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 is currently listed on eBay for $241,800, which is about $40K over the final bid at the previous auction. The Chicago Bulls legend has listed the car up for sale.

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Aside from the fact that the car is owned by none other than the famous Michael Jordan, there are various other factors that make the car so valuable. The Mercedes has a little over 1,000 miles on its odometer.

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Moreover, we can not neglect the fact that it is a rare car. The company only manufactured 2,157 units from 2003 and 2010. Out of those, Jordan’s is a special one as the world only has 149 other exact units.

How much is Michael Jordan worth?

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Buying such an extravagant car is not a big deal, if you are Michael Jordan. According to Forbes, the 6-time NBA champion is worth around $1.6 Billion.

Since Jordan only earned $90 million in salaries during his time with the Chicago Bulls, most of his today’s net worth comes from his business ventures with brands like Nike, Gatorade, and Hanes. Aside from this, Jordan also has stakes in a NASCAR team and is also the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets NBA team.

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.
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