Did Scottie Pippen Make More Money Than Michael Jordan During Chicago Bulls Run? Shocking net worth comparision

Scottie Pippen has made all the headlines in the past week because of his controversial remarks. Pippen has accused former teammate Michael Jordan of not being a team player among various other accusations. Scottie Pippen’s wife Larsa made a shocking revelation about how Pippen actually made more money than Jordan.

What was Michael Jordan’s net worth during Chicago Bulls run?

Michael Jordan was one of the highest-paid athletes during his time. The Bulls legend still holds the record for the highest salary for a Chicago Bulls player. Jordan was reportedly paid $33.1 million during the 1997-98 season.

The $33.14 million he earned in 1997–98 goes up to nearly $55.72 when adjusted for inflation. That is almost $10 million more than Stephen Curry’s salary for 2021–22.

Not to mention, Jordan is one of the most endorsed athletes ever. During the early 1990s, Jordan earned approximately $30 million a year in major deals with Nike, Gatorade, and other corporations.

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What was Scottie Pippen’s net worth during Chicago Bulls run?

Scottie Pippen played most of his career alongside Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls. Scottie made around $110 million while Michael made around $93 million. Pippen’s first major contract came with Bulls in 1991, where he earned $2.77 million. He made around $2.25 and $2.95 million per year between 1994-1998.

Pippen earned $32.6 million during his 13 years with the Bulls and $11 million for one season with the Houston Rockets. The major chunk of his money came during his stint with Portland Trail Blazers. Pippen earned around $66.3 million in that period.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen’s current net worth:

Although Pippen may have earned more than Jordan during their playing days, Jordan has accumulated a huge net worth post-retirement. Jordan’s real-time net worth stands at $1.5 billion, according to Forbes.

He reportedly makes around $100 million a year with Nike. Nike’s Air Jordans are hugely popular around the world with major collaborations with Travis Scott and Paris Saint Germain. Jordan is also the principal owner of the NBA team Charlotte Hornets, which contributes to most of his income.

Pippen’s net worth stands at $20 million(as per Celebrity Net Worth). Scottie has suffered from financial problems over the years, mostly because of his former financial advisor, Robert Lunn. Pippen sued Lunn in 2016, accusing him of being responsible for a $20 million loss from his income. Fraud and expensive divorces have played a major part in Pippen having a net worth that is not even close to Jordan, despite earning more than him earlier.

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