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There is no denying Michael Jordan is one of the greatest athletes ever. Thanks to his insane popularity, he was followed by the media and fans everywhere he went. Subsequently, his divorce from ex-wife, Juanita Vanoy, was highly controversial, and it made headlines all around the world.

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Interestingly enough, his ex-wife has a special connection with Jordan’s former team. A Chicago Bulls star bought a house that happened to belong to Juanita. Moreover, the house he bought was placed on the market at a discounted price.

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Chicago Bulls star buys a house that was upgraded by Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan undoubtedly had one of the best NBA careers ever. Playing for the Chicago Bulls, he won 6 NBA titles alongside various other individual accolades.

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Interestingly enough, his ex-wife, Juanita Vanoy, has a special connection with the Bulls. After getting her divorce from Jordan, she bought a house for $4.72 million in 2007. This came after a year of splitting with Jordan. She sold the house to DeMar DeRozan in 2021 for $4.5 million.

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Furthermore, MJ himself upgraded the rooftop of the house and the media house. This means that DeRozan made a neat profit of around $220,000 from the purchase of the house! The estate has 6 bedrooms and is around 10,200 square feet in size and houses almost every amenity imaginable.

How much is DeMar DeRozan worth?

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DeRozan was one of the best players this season for the Chicago Bulls. He has a net worth of around $80 million dollars according to Celebrity Net Worth. 

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Apart from being one of the best players in the league, DeRozan is also among the highest earners in the league. Between June 2017 and 2018, he earned roughly $32 million in salaries and endorsements.

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DeMar earned $26,000,000 during the 2021-22 season for the Chicago Bulls. This sum will increase to $27,300,000 for the 2022-23 season and further increase to $28,600,000 for the 2023-24 season.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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