The GOAT became sports' first billionaire through Nike's Jordan Brand ($6B+ annual revenue). Charlotte Hornets ownership sale and 23 championships created unmatched wealth. His brand generates more than most current NBA teams combined.

Golf's greatest earned $1.7B mostly from endorsements (Nike $500M+, Rolex, Monster). 15 majors and 82 PGA wins created blueprint for athlete branding. TGR Ventures and Jupiter Links golf course empire continue growing.

Second active athlete billionaire through SpringHill ($725M valuation), Blaze Pizza ($35M stake), and Nike ($1B lifetime). Lakers contract + Hollywood production deals position him as sports-media hybrid king.

Lakers legend built fortune through Dodgers (4% stake), Sparks ownership, and EquiTrust Life Insurance. 140+ Starbucks franchises and commercial real estate portfolio generate $40M+ annually.

Al-Nassr's $200M/year contract + CR7 hotels, clothing, fragrance lines built massive empire. Endorsements (Nike $1B lifetime) and social media ($3M/post) make him highest-paid athlete ever.

Apple's $150M Inter Miami deal + Adidas lifetime ($90M/year) + World Cup bonus created wealth explosion. Apple TV MLS contract alone pays more than most soccer leagues worldwide.

LIV Golf's $500M contract shattered golf money records. 2023 Masters champ + Callaway deal created instant wealth. Remains PGA's most marketable rebel star.

$200M LIV bonus + 6 majors + Callaway endorsement built fortune. Gambling transparency actually boosted brand value. Remains golf's most entertaining personality.

Masters champion earned $150M+ LIV contract. Ultragolf brand and wife Paulina Gretzky amplify marketability. Quiet wealth accumulation through golf's money explosion.

20 Slams + Rolex ($40M/year) + Uniqlo ($300M/10yrs) + On Running Shoes stake built Swiss fortune. Team8 agency manages Nadal/Djokovic careers too.

Boardroom VC firm + Nike KD line ($300M career) + Phoenix Suns contract built wealth. Investing in Coinbase/crypto early created massive appreciation.

Under Armour Curry Brand transformed shooting guard into apparel mogul. 4x champion + $215M extension + Eat.Learn.Play foundation amplify brand value.

24 Slams + Lacoste/Asics deals + private jet ownership. Family Foundation and coaching academy create multi-generational tennis empire.

23 Slams + Serena Ventures (15+ exits) + Nike lifetime built fortune. Pregnancy Ventures portfolio includes Daily Harvest unicorn.

165 Papa Johns franchises + 155 Five Guys + Reebok + authentic brands stake. Papa Johns board seat created $60M windfall.

Posthumous wealth through BodyArmor sale ($400M stake), Granity Studios, and Mamba Academy. Vanessa manages growing empire.

Al-Hilal $100M/year + Puma lifetime + real estate/private jet. Despite injuries, remains Brazil's richest footballer.

4 majors + Titleist/Omega endorsements + Malone Golf portfolio. Vocal PGA Tour defender maintains massive marketability.

22 Slams + Nike lifetime + Babolat + Rafa Nadal Academy ($50M revenue). Real estate empire spans Europe.

DAZN $365M/5yrs + promoters stake + Canelo Promotions. Mexico's richest athlete through combat sports dominance.

Proper Twelve whiskey sale ($600M valuation) + Mayweather fight dwarf UFC paydays. August McGregor clothing line expanding rapidly.

Real Madrid $150M signing bonus + Nike lifetime + Paris real estate. World's highest-paid footballer under 25.

McGregor fight ($300M) + Pacquiao ($250M) + TMT Promotions. Exhibition bouts continue generating $50M+ paydays.

JR Motorsports ownership + NBC commentator + Dirty Mo Media. NASCAR's most marketable personality ever.

Inter Miami ownership + MLS expansion fee + Adidas/Guinness. Studio 99 production company expanding rapidly.

$228M extension + Nike lifetime + Dipo Productions. African market expansion through philanthropy creates new revenue.

$45M/year restructure + State Farm + Adidas. 3x Super Bowl created massive endorsement growth.

Goodwin Living Communities + 15+ brands + Broncos ownership stake. Wife Ciara amplifies joint brand power.

50+ Indian endorsements + WPL team ownership + One8 clothing. India's highest-paid cricketer through market dominance.

Anta signature shoe + ANTA stake + real estate portfolio. Controversy actually boosted personal brand value.

OVO Sound + Toronto Raptors ownership + Champagne/NOS. Courtside persona created sports-music crossover wealth.

$224M extension + Nike signature + Powerade. Suns market + Olympic gold boosted endorsement portfolio.

Most Valuable Promotions + Prime Energy drink + PPV shares. YouTube to boxing billionaire pipeline.

Mayweather fight + Senate salary + real estate/hotels. Philippines' richest athlete-politician hybrid.

Ruiz/Fury fights + Matchroom stake + Under Armour. Africa's biggest boxing cash cow.

$55M Red Bull + EA Sports + Heineken. 4x F1 champ created massive endorsement growth.

$700M Dodgers deal + New Balance + Japanese market. Unicorn two-way player valuation explosion.

$55M Mercedes + Tommy Hilfiger + Ferrari move bonus. F1 + fashion brand hybrid.