Michael Jordan is putting his staggering fortune to good use after opening his fourth family health clinic earlier this year.
The NBA legend, who is worth a reported $3 billion, had already established three free health clinics for uninsured health clinics in his native North Carolina before opening his latest in Wilmington in February.
The 62-year-old first opened up two clinics in Charlotte in 2019 and 2020 before making a $10 million grant to get two more up and running in his hometown of Wilmington – the first of which he opened alongside his mother Deloris in May 2024.
And an insider insisted that the charitable work comes from the goodness of the basketball icon’s heart.
‘He has a vision to expand across the country and would love to see other celebrities follow his lead,’ a source told In Touch. ‘He wants to leave a lasting mark with his legacy that’s about more than just basketball.’
‘Michael is not doing this for publicity or some sort of tax break, this is something he genuinely cares about,’ the insider added. ‘He has seen firsthand how hard it is for underprivileged communities to get access to good medical care, and he’s vowed to do what he can to help.’
Michael Jordan has put his fortune to good use after opening a fourth health clinic this year
The NBA legend is pictured opening his third clinic in Wilmington in May of last year
The six-time NBA champion is also said to be ‘hands on’ in establishing the clinics, getting personally involved to ensure that they are equipped with the best doctors and are easily accessible for the families who need them.
The second Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in Wilmington, which he opened on February 19, boasts 12 patient rooms across 7,300 square feet.
Many of the patients who visit Jordan’s clinics are said to have ‘never had a primary care provider before’ and are thankful to its medical professionals for ‘helping restore health and a sense of hope’.
Jordan gave an emotional speech at last year’s opening of his third clinic, shedding a few tears as he spoke about the significance of the cause and location.
‘It’s good to be home first and foremost. That’s what this clinic is about, when the families aren’t able to support, we’re there to support,’ he said, alongside his mom.
‘Don’t have any money? Doesn’t matter. We’re going to do everything we can to support you, because that’s what happened to me. That’s where I got it from.
‘… We did it in Charlotte, now we’re going to do it here in Wilmington, which makes it even more special because this is home. This is where I came from and no matter how you see Michael Jordan, this is where I started, this is where I’m always going to be a part of.’
Jordan spoke alongside Deloris at the launch of one of the medical centers last year
Supporting North Carolina has always been of importance to Jordan, who previously owned a stake in Charlotte’s NBA team, the Hornets
Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, before his family relocated to Wilmington when he was a young boy.
It was in North Carolina where the future six-time NBA champion would showcase his early potential at college, before he was selected by Chicago with the third overall pick at the 1984 Draft.
Nine years later, Jordan suffered a devastating personal tragedy when his father, James R. Jordan Sr, was shot and killed in Lumberton after pulling over in a parking lot to sleep in his car, before two men later charged with the murder got away with his vehicle.
Supporting North Carolina has always been of importance to Michael, who previously owned a stake in Charlotte’s NBA team, the Hornets, before selling his majority stake for $3billion last year.
