[vincesanity82]

In the wake of Michael Jordan's record-smashing divorce settlement, a few brave souls wondered: How will this affect His Airness's wallet? Rick Morrissey of The Chicago Tribune has the numbers for you:

He's still safe, he's still magnetic, he's still bulletproof. It's why companies such as Nike, McDonald's, Hanes and Gatorade have ignored some of Jordan's peccadilloes over the years. It's why he reportedly still pulls in $20 million annually from Nike.

Forbes recently reported that Elvis Presley's estate churned out $49 million in the past 12 months. That's where Jordan is headed-no, not toward spangled jumpsuits and a bloated, drug-addled existence but toward a legacy that will keep earning and earning and earning.

Behold Michael Jordan's Earning Power - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[EmpireWF]

The Michael Jordan brand still symbolizes the best, elite, championship, quality, and all those other good adjectives.

As long as he stays clean (law-wise), he's still MJ.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

One of his son is a walk on at Illinois...Michael missed the first game...the mom was there...what are all the millions for if you miss your son's first game.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

One of his son is a walk on at Illinois...Michael missed the first game...the mom was there...what are all the millions for if you miss your son's first game.

Sort of like the MasterCard commercial:

Missing your son's first basketball game ...FOOLISH !!!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Sort of like the MasterCard commercial:

Missing your son's first basketball game ...FOOLISH !!!

Yep!...he has it made...what is left but to enjoy?

[EmpireWF]

I wouldn't knock MJ for that. Do we know the circumstances of the whole thing?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

One of his son is a walk on at Illinois...Michael missed the first game...the mom was there...what are all the millions for if you miss your son's first game.

Well said, Goth. He could have all the money in the world but it's meaningless if you don't take care of the important things, like family.

[vincesanity82]

sadly my dad never came to my basketball games either, but he had to work, my mom always came though, im not emotionally scarred or anything, I dont think..

[legend]

Jordan undoubtedly was in a casino somewhere.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by legend

Jordan undoubtedly was in a casino somewhere.

naw, but you got to know he was going about making more money...how much is enough?...and at what price.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by legend

Jordan undoubtedly was in a casino somewhere.

Or on the golf course, betting thousands of dollars per hole again.

[legend]

You would think that he would at least be a decent golfer after all the bets he has made.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by legend

You would think that he would at least be a decent golfer after all the bets he has made.

Think of all the money he could've saved by taking lessons instead of losing bets.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by legend

You would think that he would at least be a decent golfer after all the bets he has made.

When you're worth that kind of money you don't need to be good at anything.

[Tiny Tom]

Like the initial post said the best comparison is Elvis Presley. Although Elvis was an adulterer and drug addict (sorry to all who live in Memphis), I guess his death absolved him of these things. Jordan revolutionized basketball and his legacy is still felt by players today. If he's not the greatest basketball player of all times then he has to be in the top 3. He deserves all the money he gets in my opinion. I think this country needs more MJs.