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“Michael Jordan’s $80M yacht is a luxury paradise”: The mean machine boasts a basketball court, movie theatre, fully equipped gym, and jacuzzi

Arjun Julka
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"Michael Jordan's $80M yacht is a luxury paradise": The mean machine boasts a basketball court, movie theatre, fully equipped gym, and jacuzzi

NBA legend Michael Jordan had reportedly spent $80M of his net worth purchasing a luxurious yacht. Reportedly named Joy, the mean machine boasts a basketball court, movie theatre, gym, and various water activities.

According to Forbes, Michael Jordan stands at a net worth of $1.6B. The six-time NBA champion has made a fortune in his partnership with sports giant Nike. The Bulls legend also has investments in NASCAR and owns the NBA team Charlotte Hornets.

MJ was a revolutionary leader for the sport of basketball. The superstar was one of the first athletes to feature on billboards, advertisements, and feature films. Jordan’s classic Space Jam was a roaring success globally. His persona made him larger than life.

Jordan knows how to spend his money in his style. The ten-time scoring champion owns a landmark mansion in Chicago. MJ has various luxurious ways of transportation that include a Ferrari, a private jet, and a yacht.

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MJ’s yacht signifies the term luxury. Named Joy, the yacht has some of the most luxurious amenities.

Michael Jordan’s Yacht-Joy is a holiday home

When you’re a billionaire like MJ, flamboyance is a part of your personality. And the six-time Finals MVP does full justice to it. A reclusive personality, Jordan knows how to lead his life king size. His $80M yacht bears evidence to that fact.

The work of art has several world-class amenities that include a game deck and a fully equipped gym. The mega boat hosts several activities such as jet skis, scuba diving, and snorkeling.

For those wanting to relax, the yacht has a beach club, movie theatre, wi-fi, and satellite tv. Joy also has a spa and a glass-sided jacuzzi on the sun deck. For the food lovers, the gigantic boat has a private chef as well.

For those wondering how does the 58-year old maintain this beast, MJ earned a reported $90M from his NBA career. The superstar made some wise investments that yielded him a fortune. His Airness has earned $1.8 billion from such corporate partners as Nike, Hanes, and Gatorade.

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka

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Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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