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Michael Jordan, forward for the Chicago Bulls, holding a basketball in the locker room. | Credits: Getty Images
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Michael Jordan, forward for the Chicago Bulls, holding a basketball in the locker room. | Credits: Getty Images
There is no doubt Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players ever to play in the NBA. Playing with the Chicago Bulls, he won 6 titles, creating a super team in the process. Apart from his winnings on the court, Jordan has also created a name for himself in the world of business.
While it may come as a surprise to many, Jordan earned significantly low amounts of money during his time in the NBA. So much so that stars like John Wall of the Houston Rockets is earning more than him. According to reports, despite being on the sidelines most of the time, Wall’s super contract makes sure he earns a hefty sum.
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Is John Wall earning more than Jordan?
Despite being one of the greatest players to ever play, Jordan‘s contract back in the day with the Chicago Bulls was surprisingly low compared to today. Interestingly enough, John Wall of the Houston Rockets earns more money from being on the sidelines than Jordan ever earned.
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Jan 23, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard John Wall (1) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Wall joined the Rockets from the Washington Wizards after the Rockets traded their main man, James Harden. His current contract with the Rockets currently earns him around $91.7 million over the next two seasons.
That is roughly what Jordan earned during his entire time in the Chicago Bulls! Wall currently is the third highest-paid player in the league behind Stephen Curry and James Harden. His super contract earns him a whopping $44,310,840 per year. (Source: ESPN)
How much did Michael Jordan earn?
Michael Jordan has a whopping net worth of over $1 billion. However, most of his income came after his retirement from the NBA. During his time with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan’s contract, despite being one of the highest contracts that time is no match to the sums stars of today earn.
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Chicago Bulls All-Star forward # 23 Michael Jordan file photos. (Photo by Tom Berg/WireImage)
His Airness was underpaid in the league up until his final years in the league. He made roughly $94 million during his glorious career. Up until the 1996-97 season, Jordan made roughly $25 million. In his final season with the Bulls, he signed a hefty contract that made him the highest-paid player in the league. He earned around $33 million during his last dance with Chicago.
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