It would be reasonable to assume that Jordan would become wealthier with each passing year, considering that the Charlotte Hornets (the NBA team he owns) are increasing in value and numerous brands continue to spend millions of dollars on him every year.
The Jordan Brand has flourished over the past decade on robust sales, making Jordan's earnings skyrocket over the past decade.
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Nike, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Wheaties, and many others have made Jordan rich off the court. In nearly four decades, he's earned $1.7 billion in pre-tax revenue from brands.
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In 2010, he became the majority owner of the team through a $175 million deal that was largely funded by debt. He eventually increased his stake to 90%.
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