Sportico data journalist; sports biz data visualization and league economics.
Social•Apr 6, 2026
Michael Jordan Tops All-Time Athlete Earnings at $4.5 B
Michael Jordan is the highest-paid athlete of all-time by far
He earned $275 million in 2025, mostly from Nike, to bring his lifetime inflation-adjusted earnings up to $4.5 billion, per @Sportico https://t.co/B2kON527ow