Live like his Royal Airness! Rent Michael Jordan's old $10M mansion... but you'll need DEEP pockets
Basketball fans with deep pockets can rent Michael Jordan's stunning former mansion during March Madness for a hefty price - just two months since he finally cashed in on it.
After being left derelict while languishing on the market for 12 years, Jordan's 32,000-square-foot property in Highland Park, Illinois was sold for a dramatically reduced fee back in December.
The Chicago Bulls legend was forced to slash the price from $29million to just $9.5million in order to make a sale to John Cooper, a real estate partner from Lincoln, Nebraska.
And shortly after buying it, Cooper has turned Jordan's former mansion - now rebranded as 'Champions Point' - into an expensive rental for fans to enjoy throughout the month of March, according to Realtor.com.
For a staggering upfront fee of $230k, along with a $50k refundable deposit, tenants will receive full access to the six-time NBA champion's old home.
The 32,000-square-foot and seven-acre property, built in 1995, still boasts a regulation-size indoor basketball court, along with a state-of-the-art gym and an outdoor infinity pool.
Basketball fans with deep pockets can rent Michael Jordan's former mansion in March
Jordan sold the luxury property for $10m in December after slashing the price from $29m
The stunning 32,000-square-foot and seven-acre property was built back in 1995
It includes a total of nine bedrooms, which fans can enjoy in March for a $230k upfront fee
Other amenities include nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a cigar room, library, tennis court, and an iconic front gate with the number 23 emblazoned across its front.
'A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rent this gated, world-class estate, meticulously designed for those who live and breathe sports,' the rental listing reads.
After promising to announce 'exciting plans' for the property, Cooper revealed last month that he is also offering $1m time shares at Jordan's former pad that would allow co-owners one week of access every year.
'Our goal is to create a shared experience where co-owners can enjoy unparalleled amenities and also the sense of connection and community that comes with it,' he said in a press release.
'By preserving the property's original prestige while integrating modern technology, we're ensuring that Champions Point continues to be a place where extraordinary memories are made for years to come.'
After taking it off Jordan's hands, Cooper has teased his million-dollar-share reveal but insisted that he planned to 'honor the property's legacy'.
'This place is great just the way it is,' he stressed.
Jordan has primarily lived in his native North Carolina in retirement, although he has regularly been spotted on luxury European getaways with his wife, Cuban-American model Yvette Prieto, in recent years.
It still boasts a a regulation-size indoor basketball court despite Jordan cashing in on the pad
The mansion also includes an impressive games room fitted with a billiards table
Jordan's ex-home has an outdoor tennis court to go with the other sporting amenities
It also has a state-of-the-art gym for basketball fans wishing to stay there for March Madness
The new owner has also offered $1m time shares that allows one week of access per year
The listing offers fans 'a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rent this gated, world-class estate'
Another billiards table can be seen elsewhere in Jordan's extravagant former mansion
The pad contains elegant white decor that will give tenants a luxury feel if they rent it in March
Jordan's old home is newly-renovated, after TikTok videos emerged last summer of the mansion in complete disarray after being left derelict for over a decade.
His private indoor basketball court was seen flooded, while one of multiple kitchens inside the premises looked in the process of being disassembled.
Co-owners who purchase Cooper's $1m time share will be given access to the property for the same week every year. They will have the ability to bring up to 20 guests, including children, and host events such as weddings, corporate retreats and more.
There are also luxury add-ons like private transportation, cooking and events. Co-owners have to pay two percent of the estate's annual expenses, which is estimated to cost about $25,000 per year for each owner.
Those looking to bid are encouraged to bid on multiple weeks, which can be resold in the future, the outlet reported.
Cooper, originally from Nebraska, has lived in Chicago for ten years and is a big fan of Jordan's.
'I remember seeing the home for sale and thinking how cool it would be for the person that buys the home,' he told the Lincoln Journal Star.
John Cooper, a real estate partner, bought the property and doesn't plan to change a lot
Yvette Prieto and Michael Jordan attend the Cincoro Tequila launch in 2019
The home - while owned by Jordan - was previously left abandoned as he tried to sell it
'My favorite player to watch was always Jordan. He made shots that seemed impossible, and he got it done on defense too,' he added.
Jordan remains the wealthiest athlete in history after combining his iconic career in the NBA with some of the biggest commercial deals ever off the court.
The most famous of those brand partnerships is of course with Nike, with whom he's partnered on the Jordan brand.
The former Chicago Bulls superstar's most recent yearly royalty check with Nike was reportedly worth around $260m.
