Michael Jordan | $1.7 billion

Isn’t Michael Jordan, the towering figure, fearless? In an interview, he admitted that he has no fear on the basketball court. After all, he is the King. He did, however, admit that he gets nervous when confronted with the challenges that come with playing. That is completely normal because each game is unique to some degree. We can argue that Jordan has nothing to fear based on his record as a 6-time NBA champion.

Outside the court, however, is a different ballgame, and Jordan must navigate it as well. Jordan appears to have been successful in his business ventures. A large portion of his $1.7 billion net worth was derived from various brand endorsements. He also has a number of businesses under his name, including a car dealership, a Nissan franchise, and a number of restaurants.In 2017, Forbes named him the athlete with the highest income.