It seems like only several years ago when Michael Jordan was The NBA. He made the league fun to watch as he dominated everybody like it was easy. MJ was constantly in the media seen on commercials & film, at VIP events, charity events, casinos and other mature atmospheres suitable enough for Air Jordan.
Michael Jordan is also forever loved by fans who still continue to purchase his shoes like clockwork in 2012, even though his last NBA game was in April 2003. Many of these same fans have died violently over Jordan's shoes. Beyond shoes the Jordan Brand sells apparel and sponsors uniforms for some schools and universities. Everywhere you go people recognize him for his greatness and the brand he pioneered.
What's Michael Jordan up to these days?
As of now he's being talked about like a dog as the owner of what is considered to be the worst team in NBA History. The Charlotte Bobcats finished this season at 7-59 in a short 66 game season, where they lost their last 23 games in a row. The team ranked in the bottom or very bottom of every major team statistical category. There are probably players on the team and other people in Charlotte that will be depressed or pissed off if they don't get the #1 pick in the NBA Draft on June 28th, 2012.
Within the next few days it's expected that MJ will interview Patrick Ewing for the vacant head coaching position. Yes, the same Patrick Ewing he skied over and dunked on with major disrespect in the 1991 NBA Playoffs. And yes, the same Patrick Ewing who made a cameo in the Wayans Brother film "Senseless;" where he was referred to as a Haitian Sasquash.
Since Michael Jordan took over management and the title as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, they have looked like an All-Star D-League team playing in the NBA. A lot is riding on this off-season for the franchise to step out of mediocrity. MJ is already feeling some heat for the lousy team and more is likely on the way if things don't turn around soon.
The Overall Outlook for MJ
- Owns an NBA Franchise, even though they are crummy.
- Net Worth Estimated over $500 million
- Engaged to be married to Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto.
- Earns in excess of $40 million per year alone from endorsements, and millions more from footwear and apparel.
- Listed his home in Chicago for sale recently at a price of $29 million. Not bad huh?
- Has a new-built 28,000+ square foot home in Jupiter, FL.
Though the Charlotte Bobcats are terrible and might even continue on that way for a few years, Michael Jordan will still be Michael Jordan. He's extremely wealthy and his phenomenal NBA playing career, off the court success, and popularity will maintain him as being untouchable in this lifetime. Even when he does wrong it doesn't matter because, who cares its Michael Jordan!
I wish I could be like Mike...
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