The Richest Athletes of All Time

Athletes make millions and millions of dollars. Or in a few cases they can make billions and billions of dollars. They largely make this money through incredible salaries that make all of the rest of us jealous. Though these often depend on performance during and after the games. It can be much easier and more lucrative to gain a huge endorsement brand. For only a few athletes out there, the endorsement can outlast even the career itself, becoming arguably what the athlete is known for after they put the pads up for good.

When it comes to the business of being a pro athlete, Michael Jordan is unquestionably the best alive. Not only did he play an unrivaled game of basketball on the court, but he also kept his brand family friendly and funn off the court. This has made him into a household brand that became a much bigger deal once he signed the single best endorsement of all time, that of “Air Jordan”. This was a deal so massive that it’s getting its own movie adaptation. He is without a doubt the highest paid athlete both in terms of his sports career and his business career. Only one superstar is worthy of competing with that title.

So who are the competitors? We’ve got the other best in their respective fields like Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Then there’s the only other NBA star to compete with him in all conversation about who truly is the greatest of all time, LeBron James, otherwise known as King James. Finally, let’s not forget international football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. You think their professional rivalry is a big deal? Just wait until you see how close their money rivalry is.

So which athlete could possibly compete with the likes of Michael Jordan and his huge endorsements? There’s only one way to find out right now.

Written by: Jordan Phillips
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Michael Jordan
2:20 Tiger Woods
4:10 LeBron James
5:28 Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo
7:21 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
9:11 Tom Brady
11:05 Outro