Michael Jordan ‘buys $16.5m Florida mansion in golf community founded by Jack Nicklaus’: Five-bedroom home boasts pool, gym and EIGHT bathrooms – as NBA’s wealthiest player ever expands his property portfolio

A company linked to Michael Jordan has paid $16.5 million for a mansion in an exclusive Florida golf community founded by golf legend Jack Nicklaus.

Although a specific individual buyer has not been publicly identified, the South Florida Business Journal has compiled a series of clues that point to the billionaire Chicago Bulls legend and his wife, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto.

For starters, the buyer of the 9,100-square-foot home owns another residence in the development that has previously been linked to Jordan through multiple media reports. Additionally, the Jordans also signed construction contracts with the company that purchased the house, Bull & Bear LLC.

The five-bedroom, eight-bathroom home was put on the market by Dr. Michael A. Murphy, CEO of AirWayz, and his wife, Marla. It’s actually 18,000 square feet smaller than the other address of the Jordan-owned development, which was built on 3.05 acres in 2013.

Meanwhile, the newly purchased property sits on just 0.9 acres and last sold for $8.3 million in 2017.

Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan appear in the photo in 2019, six years after the couple first married.

Its many amenities include a pool and summer kitchen, not to mention a private gym and a luxurious outdoor patio with a TV, grill and dining table.

“Experience the pinnacle of luxury living with this contemporary property,” reads the description on Zillow. ‘Situated in The Bears Club, a prestigious gated community just 1 mile from Atlantic beaches, this 9,100 square foot home seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.

‘Enjoy resort-style living with a luxurious pool and summer kitchen.

‘Situated on nearly 400 acres and home to a signature Jack Nicklaus golf course, The Bears Club offers exclusivity with just 61 properties. This property features 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 car garage, guest house, club room and an exquisite great room with kitchen.

“Discover the epitome of elegance and convenience, with world-class amenities, including restaurants, shopping, medical facilities and easy access by land and sea, all within your reach.”

Jordan walks across the grid with his wife, Yvette Prieto, during qualifying for a 2022 NASCAR race

Jupiter, Florida, is a major destination for golfers, many of whom have homes in the area, including Tiger Woods.

Like Woods, Jordan is among the richest athletes in history thanks to an estimated net worth of $3 billion, according to Forbes. In addition to $93 million in salary over 16 NBA seasons, the North Carolina native is worth more than ever following the sale of his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, netting him a reported $2.25 billion. Dollars. What’s more, Jordan managed to retain a minority stake in the team in the deal with Melvin Capital Management’s Gabe Plotkin.

Jordan is believed to be the richest player in NBA history, although LeBron James has reportedly crossed the billion-dollar threshold.