Michael Jordan is the richest athlete in the world. He played for 15 years in the NBA. MJ is widely recognized as the greatest basketball player of all time. And rightly so. His resume is stacked with practically every award a player could possibly win.
Incidentally, he struck a deal in his rookie season, which allowed him to make his own brand under Nike. Today, the shoes from Air Jordans are sold worldwide. They are a status symbol and are one of the most famous brands. The legacy of Michael Jordan has made them one of the most popular shoes.. Moreover, MJ has also earned a lot of money from his brand affiliation since 1984. A lot!
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Additionally, Jordan has been an investor and businessman. Apart from Nike, he has many other sources from where Jordan has made his money. Out of his 2.6 billion dollar net worth, he only earned 6% from his playing days. Everything else has come from different business opportunities and investments. From his money, MJ has lived a lavish life. He owns multiple multi-million dollar mansions, a collection of luxurious cars and an abundance of expensive watches. With so much money and fame, comes the need for top-notch security.
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Michael Jordan’s top notch security
Jordan never travels overseas without a security team. The security guards that travel with him cost around $1,500 per hour. Michael Jordan’s code name is reportedly Yahweh. It is a Hebrew word which means God.
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Jordan also keeps some of his most valuable possessions in a safe. The safe goes into a security shutdown after 10 failed attempts at a combination. If Michael Jordan ever forgets the combination of the safe, the only option would be to have it blown open in order to get into it. MJ and his security operate on a strict schedule. Because of his unstoppable lifestyle, MJ does not like to wait. He has often rushed out of a place because he is punctual and likes everyone around him that way. Jordan once left a friend in Vegas some time back who was late. He also recently left two security guards behind because they were not ‘up to speed’ and did not match his tight schedule.
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Read more: Michael Jordan’s Security
MJ does not mess around when it comes to security. He has the best kind and why shouldn’t it be the best? It is Michael Jordan we are talking about.