15. Michael Jordan @ $2.1 Billion
Michael Jordan isn’t only the greatest player of all time in the NBA, but he’s also the richest player to come out of the league. His career earnings add up to a meager (by NBA standards) $93 million, but his endorsement deals with Nike and his line of Air Jordans have raked $1.3 billion. Originally, Michael was an Adidas man through and through, but Adidas’ unwillingness to match Nike’s offer forced him to switch to the brand that made him, and the company, billions of dollars.
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