Air Jordan likely paid Michael Jordan more in 2022 than his 15 NBA seasons did.
Nike’s 1984 contract gave the rookie a royalty on every product carrying his name. In fiscal 2022 the Jordan Brand sold $5.1 billion, and at a reported 5 percent his share may have come to $256.1 million, more than double the roughly $90 million he was paid in salary over 15 NBA seasons.
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