Michael Jordan

And the richest athletes award goes to….Michael Jordan! Jordan is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He played for the Chicago Bulls for 14 seasons. During his career Jordan was the first athlete to earn over $30 million per year. Even though he’s been retired for over 10 years Michael currently earns approximately $80-$100 from endorsement deals and other business ventures. By increasing his stake in the Charlotte Hornets from 80 percent to 89.5 percent, Jordan’s net worth increased from $750 million to $1 billion.