Michael Jordan reportedly made more money off sneakers last year than in 15-year career

Posted Sep 15, 2015
Even more than 12 years after playing his last NBA game, Michael Jordan still dominates the sports world. According to an infographic by PBS, the basketball superstar made more money selling sneakers last year than he did during his entire 15-year playing career to become the highest-paid retired athlete in 2014. (Sporting News)

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