TYSON CHANDLER – $85 MILLION
Since being picked by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft, superstar center Tyson Chandler has established himself as one of the most important players in the game. Before joining the Houston Rockets in 2019, the NBA champion had previously played for the Hornets, Bobcats, Mavericks (twice), Knicks, Suns, and Lakers before joining the Hornets in 2019. By 2018, Tyson had amassed a total of more than $170 million in career earnings, all without the help of endorsements. He will have a personal net worth of $85 million in 2020, according to Celebrity Net Worth projections. According to USA Today, the star has not ruled out returning to the league for his 20th season in 2020-21, but he has stated that he will wait to see how his body feels first.
TYSON CHANDLER – $85 MILLION
MICHAEL JORDAN ─ $1.6 BILLION
Michael Jordan, the world’s richest professional athlete, is worth a stunning $1.6 billion, according to Forbes. He also holds the distinction of being the first athlete to become a millionaire. During his 15-year career in the NBA, Michael earned a total of $93.2 million, according to the Sporting News. According to Forbes, Michael earned over $130 million in Nike royalties during the year 2019. After all, Air Jordans continue to be the most popular basketball sneakers in the United States, accounting for 58 percent of total sales in 2020. He has also formed collaborations with companies like Gatorade, Upper Deck, and Hanes. As reported by Fox Business, the legendary basketball player owns a controlling share in the Charlotte Hornets, which accounts for a substantial chunk of his personal wealth.
MICHAEL JORDAN ─ $1.6 BILLION
