Jordan s plane, James s plane, Durant s plane, the difference is clear at a glance

Have you ever been in first class? That kind of lying flat seats and exclusive service already make people feel very luxurious, right?

But if I tell you, the private jets of NBA stars, first class, are like green trains in front of them, do you believe it? From Jordan's 70 million sky palace to Durant's 13 million "civilian cars", the sky life of these basketball superstars will definitely subvert your imagination.

Today, I will take you into the exclusive sky of NBA superstars and see what the real "winner in life" is.

Jordan: The sky empire built by 70 million

Speaking of the "ceilings" of private jets, Jordan is definitely the well-deserved king.

The God of Basketball's car is a Gulfstream G650ER, and you can tell that it's not easy just by listening to this name. $70 million! What concept? This money is enough to buy 7 luxury houses within the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing.

But the most awesome thing is not the price, but the "name" given by Jordan to this plane - N236MJ. It looks like a casual alphanumeric combination? In fact, it has a deep meaning: 23 is Jordan's jersey number, 6 represents his 6 championships, and MJ is of course the abbreviation of Michael Jordan.

This is not an airplane, it is clearly the aerial museum of Jordan's honor!

Walk into this "Air Villa" and you will be shocked to speak. Deluxe audio and video studio, dedicated drink room, separate bedroom, private bathroom... everything is available. It is said that Jordan also puts his own various trophys and souvenirs inside, and can "remember" his glorious years at any time during the flight.

Imagine that Jordan took this plane to fly all over the world, and that kind of platoon...is definitely "god-level treatment".

James: Compared with Jordan's luxurious route, the Gulfstream G280 that James chose seems to be much more "people-friendly" - of course, this "people-friendly" is relative, after all, it costs $22 million.

But the warmest part of this plane is that it is more like a "mobile home".

Do you know what James likes to do the most? Every offseason, he would take his wife and children to travel around the world on this plane. From beaches in Miami to castles in Europe, from food tours in Asia to safaris in Africa, this plane has witnessed countless wonderful memories of the James family. Although the interior of the cabin is not as magnificent as Jordan, it is better to be warm and comfortable. Spacious seating, family-friendly entertainment facilities, and a play area specially designed for kids. This is James - even if he is worth over 100 million yuan, he still puts his family first.

In an interview, James said: "The most precious thing about this plane is not its value, but the time our family spends on it." When I heard this, I was about to be warmed.

Kobe: That helicopter that changed fate

When it comes to Kobe's plane, he feels complicated.

The original intention of Kobe to buy the Challenger 350 jet ($18 million) was very simple - traffic in Los Angeles was too congested! It takes two or three hours to drive from home to the arena, and only 15 minutes by helicopter. This is the most reasonable choice for a perfectionist who has the ultimate requirement for time.

Kobe's aircraft has also been well equipped: audio and video studio, refrigerator, bathroom... But what we really remember is his Sikorsky S-76B helicopter.

On January 26, 2020, this helicopter that usually saved Kobe countless time took away our favorite "Black Mamba". Whenever I think of this, it always makes me feel heartbroken. Sometimes, convenience and risk are often only in the front line.

Kobe tells us in this way: cherish every day and cherish everyone around us. Because you never know which one will come first, tomorrow or accident.

Durant: 13 million "pragmatism"

Among these "air rich people", Durant's Cessna Certificate Excel appears to be the most "simple" - $13 million, 16 seats, and the facilities are relatively simple.

But do you know? This precisely reflects Durant's character - low-key, practical, and unpretentious.

Durant once said in an interview: "I bought a plane not to show off my wealth, but to facilitate it. Sometimes the team's charter time is not suitable, and you can arrange it flexibly with your own plane. "

Although it is not as luxurious as Jordan and not as warm as James, Durant's plane is "enough". 16 seats mean that he can fly with the entire team. This "sharing" concept is very consistent with Durant's always-known personality.

Sometimes, the most expensive one is not necessarily the best, the most suitable one is the best.

The "Greater and Poor" behind private planes "

After reading the cars of these 4 superstars, have you noticed an interesting phenomenon?

are also NBA superstars, and are also worth over 100 million yuan, but the gap between their private jets is so big! Jordan’s 70 million vs Durant’s 13 million, which is more than 5 times worse!

What does this mean? The wealth gap between NBA stars may be even bigger than we imagined.

Jordan has been retiring for so many years and is still the richest player in the NBA, not only because of his skills, but also because of his business acumen. Nike's Air Jordan brand brings Jordan hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue every year. That's why Jordan can afford a plane of 70 million and pay in cash.

In contrast, even if the salary of active players is high, it is difficult for them to accumulate wealth like Jordan before retiring. This also explains why the prices of James and Durant's aircraft are relatively "conservative".

What exactly do these aircraft mean?

Some people may say: Isn’t it too luxurious for these stars to spend so much money to buy planes?

But I think that for stars of this level, private jets are no longer luxury goods, but necessities.

Think about it, how many cities do NBA players have to fly to in a season? There are 82 regular season games, up to 28 playoffs, plus various commercial activities and endorsement shooting... It is normal to fly hundreds of thousands of kilometers a year.

If you always take commercial flights, not only will the timing be difficult, but your privacy will not be guaranteed. He was watched by fans everywhere he went, and he couldn't even have a good rest. From this perspective, private jets are not showing off their wealth, but professional needs.

Moreover, these aircraft also provide employment opportunities for many people - pilots, flight attendants, ground staff, maintenance personnel... This is also a redistribution of wealth.

Written at the end: Philosophy of Life in the Sky

Jordan's domineeringness, James' warmth, Kobe's perfectionism, Durant's low-key... From the private plane they chose, we seem to be able to see everyone's personality and values.

These aerial vehicles are not only means of transportation, but also a reflection of their attitude towards life.

When we envy the luxurious life of these stars, we must also remember: behind every private plane, there are countless training days that sweat heavily, and countless times that stand up at critical moments.

Success is never accidental. Behind the glamorousness is often the effort that ordinary people can't imagine.

Next time you are sitting in economy class and looking at the clouds outside the window, think about it: Maybe in the higher sky, there is an NBA superstar in his private plane, savoring the game that just ended, or looking forward to the next challenge.