Michael Jordan’s mom shares a letter he wrote to her in college asking for stamps and spending money

Posted May 2, 2020
It pays to be the greatest of all time. Michael Jordan, with his six NBA titles and extensive list of accolades, earned millions over his 15-season basketball career. Today, the legend is the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets and is worth an estimated $2.1 billion. But there was a time when Jordan had to write home and ask for spending money. (CNBC)

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