According to Forbes, NBA star Michael Jordan is the highest paid athlete of all time with over $1.7 billion dollars in 2016. Below are the top highest paid athletes: 1. MICHAEL JORDAN: He is a retired American Professional basketball player, he is worth $1.39 billion. According to Forbes, the NBA's greatest player made $93 million in salary in his 15 seasons for the Wizards and Bull, he makes over $100 million annually from Nike. 2. TIGER WOODS: He is an American Professional golfer, according to Forbes he is worth $740 million and earned $1.65 billion in career earnings. He earned $45 million in the 12 month ending in June off the course. 3. ARNOLD PALMER: He is an American Professional golfer, according to Forbes he earned $1.35 billion in career earning. He earned $40 million annually in his life but he died in September due to complication from heart problem. 4. JACK NICKLAUS: He is a retired American Professional golfer, in career earning he banked in $1.15 bi...
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