USA’s Favorite Michael Jordan Started Hating His Popularity at the Peak of His Career

Michael Jordan is one of the most recognizable names in the world. Thanks to his exploits on the court and his ventures off of it, the Chicago Bulls superstar has become a household name.

In a documentary revolving around the life of Jordan, his peers explain what it feels like to be Michael Jordan. Success comes with its own disadvantages. As mentioned in the documentary, all the people looking at him felt like a burning feeling to Jordan.

Michael Jordan explains what it feels like to be famous

Michael Jordan surely needs no introduction. Everyone has heard of Jordan, irrespective of whether they are basketball fans or not. He is regarded as one of the greatest athletes ever. And this popularity has definitely helped him make his brand famous all over. Celebrities and fans around the world love to endorse and wear his Jordans.

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In an ESPN documentary, Jordan’s peers explain what success means to MJ. According to them, Jordan didn’t like crowds staring at him.

As mentioned in the video, “He [Jordan] told me once when he walks through a crown, even if he appears to be not looking at the people in the crowd, he can feel every eye on his screen. He said it’s like a burning feeling.“

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Interestingly enough, a 1996 study revealed that MJ was one of the top 3 most famous people on the planet. The list included the likes of Princess Diana and the Pope.

What is his net worth?

According to Forbes, Jordan has a whopping net worth of around $1.6 Billion. He has achieved that landmark thanks to his business ventures, as Jordan’s salary with the Chicago Bulls was considerably low compared to today’s contracts.

Jordan earned approximately $90 Million in salaries during his time in the NBA. But he earned a whopping $1.8 Billion (pre-tax) from endorsements with brands like Hanes, Nike, and Gatorade.

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