India, May 1 -- Michael Jordan retired more than 20 years ago but has earned more than current stars like Cristiano Ronaldo ($260 million), Lionel Messi ($135 million), and Stephen Curry ($154 million) in 2024. Jordan earned an estimated $300 million last year, according to Sportico's list of 50 Highest-Paid Athletes of All-Time.

With his overall career earnings at $3 billion since 1984, Jordan is at the top of the rankings of the highest-paid athletes of all time - with Tiger Woods in the second position with $2.79 billion, Ronaldo in the third with $2.23 billion, and LeBron James in the fourth, with $1.88 billion.

Nike signed a deal with Jordan after the Chicago Bulls chose him third overall at the National Basketball Association (NBA...