Michael Jordan is now a billionaire. Jordan made $90 million in salary throughout his NBA career.
Now, Jordan reportedly still makes $100 million a year on his Nike brand, and owns the Charolette Hornets, valued at $725 million.
Forbes put out its annual Billionaires list on Monday and the billionaires of the sports world aren't out there on the field, they're the ones behind the scenes. These are some of the most well-known billionaires in sports.
#1 Steve Ballmer
Net Worth: $21.5 billion
Age: 58
Former CEO of Microsoft Steve Ballmer bought the L.A. Clippers in 2014 for a record $2 billion. The eccentric billionaire is known for going absolutely nuts cheering at games.
#2 Paul Allen
Net Worth: $17.5 billion
Age: 62
Paul Allen has a stronghold on professional sports in the Pacific Northwest. Allen owns the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), the Portland Trailblazers (NBA), and the Seattle Sounders (MLS).
Allen's Seahawks won their first Super Bowl in 2014, and made their second appearance in 2015, losing to the Patriots.
#3 Mikhail Prokhorov
Net Worth: $9.9 billion
Age: 49
Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian politician, owns the Brooklyn Nets but rumors have circulated that he is looking to sell the team. If Prokhorov does sell the team, he could make a killing as people are estimating the team is worth between $1.3 and 2.7 billion.
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