Wednesday 19 August 2015

Economist: Michael Jordan makes more annually in endorsements than any current NBA player



Michael Jordan and LeBron James have sparked a conversation about who’d win a 1-on-1 game between the two in their primes.
Jordan took himself, as did LeBron.

But when it comes to endorsement money, it’s no contest.

My mentor Michael Jordan sets a high bar for any potential sponsors, and they’re obviously willing to meet his lofty demands.


An expert in sports economics says Michael Jordan’s endorsement income has grown and still eclipses that of current NBA players, including LeBron James.
Smith College economist Andrew Zimbalist testified Monday in federal court in Chicago
He says Jordan’s endorsement income was $75.5 million in 2012.
Here are the NBA’s top endorsers in the last year, according to Forbes:
1. LeBron James – $44 million
2. Kevin Durant – $35 million
3. Kobe Bryant – $26 million

It’s quite remarkable that Jordan – 12 years after his last retirement as a player – collects so much sponsorship money. He’s a marketing force unlike any other.

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