How many contracts did Jordan sign in his career? The peak one is more expensive than the 22 team, with a salary of 1 million in the end

Jordan is the benchmark in the NBA and the greatest basketball player in history. Especially in the 1990s, Jordan completely dominated the NBA league and led the team to three consecutive championships twice. It is also because of Jordan's existence that the NBA has gone all over the world. So how many contracts did Jordan sign in his career? At its peak, one person was more expensive than the 22 teams in the league, which was incredible, and in the end, it was an annual salary of $1 million.

Rookie Contract

Jordan was the 1984 Tanhua Show. During that period, the league's money-making ability was not very strong. Jordan's rookie contract value was US$2.76 million in four years, which was very valuable. In his rookie season, Jordan already scored an exaggerated data of 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. In the third grade, Jordan averaged 37.1 points per game. In the fourth year of his career, Jordan won the regular season MVP, scoring champion and best defensive player, and also set an NBA record. Therefore, this rookie contract is a bargain. After

Extra-long maximum salary renewal

made a great personal performance, Jordan became the league's signature. So after the rookie contract expired, the Bulls provided him with a maximum salary renewal. In that era, the maximum salary was very long, and Jordan even signed an eight-year, $25 million contract. After that, Jordan also ushered in his heyday. From 1991 to 1993, Jordan led the Bulls to achieve three consecutive championships, and he retired domineeringly. After his comeback, he averaged 30.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 1996, and once again won the honor of scoring + MVP + championship + FMVP.

Peak one person is more expensive than 22 teams

After 96, the Knicks began to poach Jordan, bluntly saying that the check is given to you, and the price is as you wish. Under pressure, the Bulls also offered an incredible contract for Jordan, which is $30.14 million a year. Because the salary system was not perfect at that time, Jordan's salary was not included in the salary cap. At that time, a total of 22 teams in the league had a total salary of less than $30 million. Therefore, Jordan is more expensive than 22 teams per person, which is unique in history. However, Jordan proved that he was worth it, averaging 29.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game, leading the Bulls to the top again.

Annual salary of 33.14 million was set a record

By the 97-98 season, the Bulls provided Jordan with a salary of 33.14 million, which is still the only one. Jordan also continued his super performance, averaging 28.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, leading the Bulls to achieve another three-game championship. Since then, Jordan retired again.

The basic salary for signing veterans at the end of the year

By the Wizards era, Jordan's influence and strength had declined significantly. He returned in 2001 and signed a veteran's basic salary contract with the Wizards for two years, with an annual salary of $1 million. Jordan also maintained a good personal performance, still scored 20 points per game, and was still an All-Star player, but missed the playoffs.