From a young age, this billionaire was someone who was willing to spend big, regardless of his financial status.

In early October, Forbes magazine estimated former player Michael Jordan’s net worth to be worth 3 billion USD (equivalent to 73,485 billion VND), and also joined the Forbes 400 list (an annual ranking of rich Americans). best). He can afford to live a lavish lifestyle if he wants.

But from a young age, Michael Jordan was someone who was willing to spend big, regardless of his financial status. Few people know that this superstar once bought 7 cars in just one day.

This story was only revealed by an insider, lawyer Don Godwin, in an interview with D magazine in 2017. The lawyer said that his father – Lewis – used to work in a car dealership in Wilmington (North Carolina, USA), hometown of Michael Jordan. And surprisingly, Lewis was the one who sold 7 cars to a young person named MJ.

At that time, Michael Jordan was only 21 years old and signed with the Chicago Bulls as the third overall draft pick. The young man emerged as a star of the team, pleasing fans with his abundant goals.

In 1996, Michael Jordan bought a Mercedes W140 S600 Coupé. Photo: GQ.

Don Godwin recalls: “Michael said, ‘I want to buy seven cars. Do you see that big black Mercedes, four doors? That’s the one for me. I want my mother to own that little Mercedes next door. next door, my father will also have a Mercedes. And my grandmother will have a big Pontiac Bonneville, my brothers and sisters will own beautiful Pontiacs’.”

In the end, the player chose 7 different cars but only kept 1 for himself. The remaining cars are given to each family member.

Understanding the psychology of the young man who had just become famous and was eager to spend money to give gifts to his family, car salesman Lewis advised Michael Jordan to think carefully. But at that time, the Chicago Bulls player was still confident that he would succeed in the NBA (American Professional Basketball League), so he decided to buy a series of cars.

“I understand, Mr. Lewis. But I want you to sell a lot of products because you are a really good friend of my parents. When no one lent my parents money to buy a car, only you were willing to do it.” that”, Michael Jordan said.

Since retiring from competition in 2003, Michael Jordan has been very discreet about buying and selling cars, but there is information that he owns one of 12 Bugatti Veyron Sang Noirs, also known as “black blood”. Photo: GQ.

Don Godwin always remembered this story. Michael Jordan’s determination and heart also taught Don Godwin a lesson, about how to treat people with respect and that they will always remember you no matter what happens.

Billionaire Michael Jordan has loved cars since he spent time growing up in North Carolina. He started his hobby of collecting cars when he became an NBA superstar and could buy any car he wanted.

The billionaire born in 1963 also turned his love for cars and racing into a business, by founding 23XI Racing with racer Denny Hamlin.

General Motors wanted Michael Jordan to own a Cadillac so much that the company shipped three XLR-Vs by truck in three available colors – pink, black and platinum – just so he could choose his favorite car color. Photo: GQ.

Michael Jordan’s entry into the Forbes 400 marks the first time a professional athlete has been ranked among America’s wealthiest individuals. The prospect of a professional athlete becoming a billionaire remains unusual. Currently, only 3 individuals can do this.

Michael Jordan was the first person to reach this milestone in 2014, when he was 51 years old. Next are golfer Tiger Woods and basketball player LeBron James, both achieving this achievement while their careers are still developing.

According to Sportskeeda