Jordan doesn’t need to force himself to attend events he doesn’t want to, because money isn’t an issue for him. A typical example is how Jordan refused an event with a salary of $100 million (approximately 2.453 billion VND) in 2 hours.

Legend Michael Jordan turned down an invitation to attend a $100 million event

The story is narrated by David Falk, a representative from Jordan. Speaking to WFAN, Falk said: “A few years ago, Jordan turned down an invitation to play golf while he was traveling to Asia to play a preseason match with the Charlotte Hornets. A woman in the Philippines offered me $7 million to invite her. Jordan agreed to attend a golf tournament for a day but declined. Three years ago, I received an offer worth $100 million. He simply allowed his name to be used and appeared at a launch ceremony that lasted about two hours. But Jordan did it. do not accept.”

Jordan is one of the icons of the sports industry, beyond the borders of basketball. He is recognized as one of the greatest and most famous athletes in history. Jordan is the idol of many younger generations around the world. Therefore, inviting Jordan to attend the event is a better opportunity to promote the brand.

Many companies spare no money to invite the king of basketball to attend events, but not everyone gets the green light from Jordan. Finances are not a problem for Jordan: according to statistics from Front Office Sports, Jordan received $256 million from Nike in 2022 alone. Jordan therefore has the right to refuse invitations that do not interest him.

Property of Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan owns numerous businesses including golf courses, owns a NASCAR racing team, and invests in NBA Top Shot and Draft Kings. Jordan also signed huge advertising deals with Nike, Hayes, and Gatorade. According to Forbes statistics, Jordan has a net worth of $3 billion and is the richest sports athlete in the world.