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The latest news on Michael Jordan, American businessman and former professional basketball player, including celebrity news and updates.

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17 Feb 1963

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (right) shoots a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans to reach 50,002 NBA regular-season and playoff career points at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. Photo: TNS

NBA

LeBron James becomes first to score 50,000 points in NBA regular season, playoffs

The 40-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar and NBA icon extends his lead as league’s all-time record scorer against New Orleans Pelicans.

5 Mar 2025 - 6:05PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel PM threatens to resume Gaza fighting if hostages not released Saturday

12 Feb 2025 - 10:49AM

NBA

James breaks Jordan’s record for 30-point NBA games with his 563rd haul

4 Jan 2025 - 7:21PM

Celebrity children

Is Michael Jordan’s son Marcus dating Eddie Murphy’s 56-year-old ex Nicole?

Michael Jordan’s son Marcus may have a thing for older women: the 33-year-old basketball player was just spotted getting cosy with 56-year-old Nicole Murphy at an event hosted by DJ Khaled in Miami.

10 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Are Marcus Jordan and Nicole Murphy dating? Photos: @heirmj523, @nikimurphy/Instagram

Donald Trump

Recap | What links Donald Trump, Michael Jordan, Mark Wahlberg and Kanye West? They all sell sneakers

Trump’s limited edition running shoes sold out in hours. Air Jordans are probably the most iconic brand on the market. And actor Wahlberg is dipping his toe in the market too. Find out what stars are selling, and also wearing, here.

6 Nov 2024 - 4:22PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marcus Jordan’s new girlfriend Ashley Stevenson – who looks like his ex

A flurry of Instagram Stories shared by Marcus Jordan in recent days show he’s been enjoying a sun-soaked holiday with wannabe influencer Ashley Stevenson – so what do we know about her?

7 Aug 2024 - 4:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Is Scottie Pippen still beefing with his former teammate, Michael Jordan?

Ahead of the No Bull Australia tour, some fans assumed that Pippen, Horace Grant and Luc Longley would throw shade at Jordan, who made critical comments in his Netflix docuseries The Last Dance in 2020

30 May 2024 - 6:30PMvideocam

The Chicago Bulls 1990s-era trio, Horace Grant, Scottie Pippen and Luc Longley, on their No Bull Australia 2024 tour in February. Photo: @scottiepippen/Instagram

Millionaires and billionaires

How Michael Jordan makes and spends his billions, from Nike to Nascar

The ex-NBA star is on the Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans, making big bucks from his tequila brand, Cincoro, and sale of the Charlotte Hornets

27 Feb 2024 - 7:00PM

Timepieces

7 watches from Michael Jordan’s slam-dunk luxury collection

His collection includes pieces from Rolex and Richard Mille, but the basketball legend has a keen eye on less known haute horologists like A. Lange & Söhn and Urwerk, too

6 Feb 2024 - 4:00AM

Timepieces

The history of De Bethune’s singular approach to watchmaking

The inventive Swiss watchmaker’s founder Denis Flageollet chats to Style about his passion for watchmaking and the evolution of the independent maison, from its early days to developing signature motifs, and more …

28 Dec 2023 - 2:00PM

De Bethune founder and watchmaker Denis Flageollet in his atelier. Photo: Ulysse Camus

Millionaires and billionaires

Basketball billionaires? 8 of the richest NBA players – net worths, ranked

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are among world’s richest athletes, of course, but who made it to the basketball billionaires’ club this year?

3 Dec 2023 - 4:00AM

NBA’s top money men: LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

What does Michael Jordan think of his son’s relationship with Larsa Pippen?

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have been dating for months now, but have raised plenty of eyebrows as well as comments from Marcus’ dad Michael Jordan – here’s why

19 Oct 2023 - 4:00AM

Fashion

Super Fly: Inside NBA basketball’s enduring influence on fashion

Mitchell S. Jackson’s new book on NBA players’ style goes beyond the brands and glitz to examine at the socioeconomic factors shaping what we all wear

7 Sep 2023 - 7:00PM

Timepieces

To infinity: 5 best futuristic, spaceship-inspired watches of tomorrow

If you think that watches can’t be sci-fi, think again – brands like MB&F, Urwerk, and more are creating futuristic timepieces of tomorrow that resemble spaceships

19 Jul 2023 - 8:00AM

Kickstarter-backed Argon SpaceOne comes in steel, titanium and carbon. Photo: Argon

NBA

Michael Jordan’s trainers fetch auction record of US$2.2 million

The basketball great wore the ‘Bred’ Air Jordan 13s during Game 2 of 1998 NBA Finals on way to sixth and last championship title.

12 Apr 2023 - 3:59PM

Michael Jordan’s 1998 NBA Finals Air Jordan XIIIs sneakers are displayed during a press preview in New York at Sotheby’s for an auction. Photo: AFP

American cinema

Review | Air: Ben Affleck shoe drama could use more direction … and Michael Jordan

Affleck and Matt Damon team up in Air, an oddly directionless film that charts the birth of the Air Jordan sneaker under sports brand Nike. Where is Michael Jordan in all of this?

28 Mar 2023 - 1:59PMvideocam

Auctions

‘Holy grail’ of sneakers: Michael Jordan’s NBA Finals trainers are for sale

The most elite collection in sneakerdom: 6 pairs of Michael Jordan-worn trainers could smash records, according to experts ... here’s everything you need to know about this Sotheby’s sale in Dubai

2 Mar 2023 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

How does NBA legend Michael Jordan spend his US$1.7 billion net worth?

Considered the greatest NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan has built up a series of businesses and a net worth of US$1.7 billion since retirement – so how does he spend it?

7 Jan 2023 - 12:15AM

How does former NBA legend Michael Jordan spend his US$1.7 billion net worth? Photo: @michael_jordann_/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Why can’t Michael Jordan sell his US$14.9 million mansion – after a decade?

NBA star Michael Jordan’s sprawling nine-bedroom Chicago mansion has a putting green, tennis courts, a cigar room and cinema – so why is he struggling so much to sell it?

12 Aug 2022 - 1:00AM

Fame and celebrity

12 richest NBA players of 2022: net worths, ranked

Starting at US$200 million, the NBA boasts some of the richest athletes ever … but which two veterans top the list as billionaires?

30 Jul 2022 - 1:00AM

Luxury in China

Inside Manolo Blahnik’s long copyright battle in China – and victory

After nearly 20 years of copyright legal battles, shoemaker Manolo Blahnik can finally set foot in the Chinese market for the first time

21 Jul 2022 - 10:50AM

Manolo Blahnik is named after its founder, Spanish fashion designer Manuel “Manolo” Blahnik Rodríguez. Photo: Reuters

NFL (National Football League)

Before Tom Brady retired, 5 times sporting superstars quit and came back

Michael Jordan was the most famous and successful player in NBA history when he decided to try his hand at baseball. Others to make stunning U-turns include Brett Favre and Connor McGregor.

14 Mar 2022 - 12:49PM

Quarterback Tom Brady is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers less than two months after announcing he was stepping away after 22 seasons in the NFL. Photo: TNS

NBA

Unused ticket from Michael Jordan’s NBA debut sells for HK$3.6 million

One of a kind ticket from Chicago Bulls game on October 26, 1984 sold at auction in US for US$468,00. Ticket stub from Jackie Robinson’s debut game on April 15, 1947, when he broke Major League Baseball’s colour barrier, sold for $480,000.

1 Mar 2022 - 11:41AM

Fashion

11 of the most expensive sneakers in history – but which cost US$1.8m?

Michael Jordan’s game-worn shoes feature heavily on the list along with the Nike Air Yeezy samples Kanye West wore to the Grammys as well as Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1s

24 Feb 2022 - 6:00AM

NBA

Michael Jordan’s rookie Nike shoes expected to sell for US$1m

Autographed pair, which predate Air Jordan 1s, were worn against Denver Nuggets on November 1, 1984.

9 Oct 2021 - 10:37AM

Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan celebrates a win over the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1992 NBA Finals in Chicago. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Yay or nay: are celebrity brands actually good for the tequila industry?

George Clooney kicked off the trend in 2017 and more labels swiftly followed – but do Kendall Jenner, Michael Jordan and the rest actually grasp what it takes to make the popular Mexican spirit?

26 Aug 2021 - 6:00AM

Kendall Jenner is just one of many celebs changing Mexico’s tequila industry. Photo: @kendalljenner/Instagram

American cinema

Welcome to the Space Jam, LeBron James style

Is James’ on-screen turn a worthy tribute to Michael Jordan’s original box office slam dunk? Villain Dan Cheadle isn’t taking sides ...

18 Jul 2021 - 8:00AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Billion-dollar bye-byes: 5 of the biggest divorce settlements ever

With Bill and Melinda Gates just beginning the divorce process, which other billionaire businessmen and legendary sports stars ended up reaching eye-watering settlements?

13 May 2021 - 10:59AM

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