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Michael Jordan is still the GOAT and is still dominating despite retiring more than 12 years ago. Jordan still holds the title for the highest salary in a single season with $33 million but his Jordan line with Nike netted him more money in one year than he made in his entire NBA playing career.

According to an infographic by PBS, the basketball superstar made more money selling sneakers last year than he did during his entire 15-year playing career to become the highest-paid retired athlete in 2014.

Of the $34 billion the sneaker industry made between June 2014 and June 2015, Jordan’s line of Nike Air Jordans raked in a staggering $100 million last year, topping the $94 million he earned playing for the Bulls and Wizards from 1984 to 2003.

It was reported in August that Jordan made $75.5 million from endorsement deals in 2012, which is more than any active NBA player. LeBron James, by comparison, made a league-high $44 million last year while Kevin Durant ($35 million) and Kobe Bryant ($26 million) rounded out the top three.

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source: Sporting News