It is no secret that Michael Jordan is one of the most successful sports stars in history, both in terms of his achievements on the court and the wealth he has generated from his career.
Jordan is widely viewed as the greatest ever basketball player, and arguably the all-time sporting GOAT.
He won six NBA Championships during a legendary spell with the Chicago Bulls between 1984 and 1998 and was also named the NBA's MVP in five different seasons, featuring in the All-Star game 14 times.
Jordan was a highly marketable athlete during his pro career and has gone on to become a hugely successful businessman following his retirement, amassing a massive fortune largely thanks to his lucrative shoe deal with Nike.
But how does his wealth compare with other NBA legends? Hello magazine have compiled a list of the top six richest basketball icons – and none of the other five get close to Jordan.
Sixth on the list is four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal, who has forged a successful career in broadcasting and the entertainment industry since his retirement.
The former center, who played for six different NBA teams during his pro career, is estimated to have a net worth of around $500 million (£378m), according to celebritynetworth.
com.
His lucrative deals with the likes of Reebok, Pepsi, Icy Hot, and Buick netted him well over $200 million (£158m) in endorsements during his playing days, while he now works as sports analyst for Inside the NBA.
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