Michael Jordan has spent $70 million on a luxurious Gulfstream 650ER private jet, which he customized to pay tribute to his famous Air Jordan sneakers.
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The six-time NBA champ didn’t stop at just buying the jet.
Jordan went all out, spending $500,000 on a custom paint job inspired by his famous elephant-print sneakers. The exterior boasts a sleek silver-and-black design, with his signature Jumpman logo proudly displayed on the rear.
Even the jet’s tail number, N236MJ, has a special significance, blending his No. 23 jersey, his six championship titles, and his initials.
Under the hood, the aircraft packs a punch with two powerful Rolls-Royce engines, allowing it to reach speeds close to Mach 1.
Inside, the 100-foot-long plane is equally as impressive. With enough room for 19 passengers and a four-person crew, the jet’s interior screams luxury — think plush leather recliners, a private dining area, a fully-stocked bar with LED lighting and even a private bedroom for those long-haul flights.
The jet’s range allows it to travel for up to 13 hours without stopping for fuel, but keeping it in the air won’t come cheap. The maintenance cost alone is nearly $1.9 million per year for 200 hours of flying.
This includes hefty expenses like fuel, crew wages and insurance, with costs only increasing if Jordan takes to the skies for additional hours.
But with a net worth of $3.5 billion, the Bulls icon is no stranger to living large, whether it’s on the court — or in the clouds.
News of the plane purchase comes on the heels of his Illinois mansion, located in the Chicago suburbs, finally entering into contract after 12 years on the market. Jordan initially put his customized nine-bedroom, 19-bathroom property, which spans nearly 33,000 square feet, on the market back in 2012 for $29 million. The price reduced to $14.85 million in 2015 and remained at that price point until it landed a sale last month. The final sale price is not yet known.
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