MICHAEL JORDAN – $4 MILLION
His Royal Airness Michael Jordan is undeniably one of NBA’s basketball legends. He rose to stardom when he played professional basketball under the Chicago Bulls from 1984 to 1998. His peak career could be said was between the years 1986 and 1998, where he earned $4 million. He ended his stint with the Bulls with a whopping $33 million in his pockets. His was a stellar career as Jordan showed his skills with the ball and for his long hang time every time he made a shot, thus earning him the nickname His Royal Airness.
He went on to play for the Washington Wizards from 2001 to 2003, but decided to retire and move on to other ventures. Currently, Jordan enjoys being a billionaire, which is not surprising given that his investments include a profitable line with Nike, ownership of an NBA team, and a chain of restaurants.