Michael Jordan was the world's first billionaire athlete
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American basketball legend Michael Jordan, who celebrated his 54th birthday on Friday, was the world's first billionaire athlete. Jordan, who is widely considered the greatest basketball player ever, owns an 89% stake in the NBA basketball side Charlotte Hornets. The 54-year-old's 'Jordan' brand was bought by Nike in 2013 at an estimated amount of $2.25 billion.
