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Michael Jordan plays in the big leagues. No, it’s not a professional league that the Chicago Bulls veteran has joined. This league is one where billionaires flaunt their favorite toys. These toys are far from ordinary; they are magnificent machines, one of a kind, and they remain a distant dream for the majority of people on Earth.

But Jordan isn’t part of the majority here, he stands tall among the richest people in the world. Although his net worth might pale in comparison to someone like Jeff Bezos, MJ’s exquisite taste for luxury is cut from the same cloth. Let’s have a look at one of his most prized possessions, “Joy,” and compare it with Bezos’s “Koru.”

Michael Jordan vs Jeff Bezos in Luxury Battle

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Bezos’s sailing yacht is a massive 127-metre refuge of luxury. Koru first hit the waters in 2022, attracting everyone’s attention once the pictures surfaced on the internet. The massive yacht cost a staggering $500 million, something that might not be too much of a hassle for Bezos. However, it is something that was created to perfection and stands as an example of brilliant engineering and artwork. The yacht also has an elaborate figurehead made of polished wood attached to the front.

Koru has been in the news several times and not only because of the massive price tag. The 127-metre craft is way too big to get free passage to sail smoothly. It is often spotted at several docks, tucked next to massive tankers. The last time it made headlines was when Koru was spotted next to a 610-foot-long oil tanker named Magnolia State.

Jordan’s Joy on the other hand is another piece of luxury that was crafted to fit the lifestyle and legacy of the basketball GOAT. Joy costs a hefty $80 million and comes with more than anything that one might require on a luxury yacht. Yes, the numbers show a massive difference between Bezos’s yacht to Jordan’s, but the features do the job for the NBA legend.

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Spanning 230 feet in length and outlining at almost 10 feet, Jordan’s Joy has a maximum speed of 16 knots or 18 mph. The five-deck vessel comes with eight cabins, an indoor jacuzzi, a movie theater, a spa, and a stunning dining room. Since it belongs to arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, the classy vessel would be incomplete without a basketball court.

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Now one important thing that is often said about Joy is that Jordan doesn’t own it. Although there is no concrete evidence to prove either side of the story, MJ is often seen sailing in the $80 million yacht. The cost of renting Joy is estimated to be around $840,000 a week.