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Headline: Michael Jordan becomes first athlete to make Forbes' wealthiest people list
Caption: The basketball legend made the list after selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets team at a $3 billion (£2.47 billion) valuation in August. "Michael's one of the few people that have had success three times," said Washington Wizards, Mystics and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, referring to the sports star's success as a player, as an owner, and with his ongoing Air Jordan endorsement deal at Nike. Leonsis, who has partnered with Jordan on multiple investments and sports ownership in the past, added of the sale:
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