It's official: National Basketball Association (NBA) legend Michael Jordan is the world's wealthiest athlete, with a $3 billion (£2.5bn) fortune to prove it. 

Jordan recently became the first ever sports star to feature on the highly prestigious Forbes 400 list of America's richest individuals. But what may surprise you is how much of his wealth he accumulated away from the basketball court. 

Read on to discover the unexpected ways Michael Jordan has made his money – and the lavish items he likes to spend it on. All dollar amounts in US dollars.