Kobe Bryant Net Worth

Kobe Bryant Net Worth: $360 Million

Kobe Bean Bryant, born on 1978, August 23 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is an American retired professional basketball player, businessman, and philanthropist by his profession. The athletic player has the estimated net worth of $360 million. Most of his income comes from his professional playing career, whereas his multiple engagements, business ventures, and endorsement have value added in his net worth. Breaking down the player's overall sum, he has earned massive amount both from endorsements and playing career. The player overall earning from his career exceed $350 million while he is receiving the worth of $25 million as his yearly salary. In addition, he has earned more than $580 million through several endorsements. He made $23.5 million despite pay cut in the 2014 season. Furthermore, he collected $49 million in 2015 which made him the 10

The player overall earning from his career exceed $350 million while he is receiving the worth of $25 million as his yearly salary. In addition, he has earned more than $580 million through several endorsements. He made $23.5 million despite pay cut in the 2014 season. Furthermore, he collected $49 million in 2015 which made him the 10^th highest paid athlete in the world and 39^th highest paid celebrity overall. Kobe income has been supported by his endorsements. He signed $40 million contracts with Nike Shoe deal for four years. Whereas, he has earned more than $580 million. Apart from Nike, he has been associated with Hublot, Sprite, McDonald’s, Sony, Nintendo, and Mercedes Benz.

Career Highlights

Bryant has two decades of his involvement in Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Being magnificent on the team, he is an 18-time All-Star and 12-time member of the All-Defensive team. Remarkably, he holds the NBA record for the most seasons playing with one franchise for an entire career. Kobe who was transferred from Charlotte Hornets to Lakers as a rookie has a high-end career. With the help of Shaquille O’Neal, he led his team to win three consecutive championships starting from 2000 to 2003. After reporting of the O’Neal to Miami Heats, Bryant led his team to win two more championships in 2009 and 2010. With the long endeavors in Lakers, he has been successful in hitting 33,583 points which ranked him number third on NBA all-time scoring list. Followed by number one position in the franchise history. In addition, he has been named All-Star Game MVP four times.

Outside the Game

The avid player has an outstanding life outside the game, he is an active philanthropist and has several endeavors. Kobe has a deep interest in music and has been associated with the group CHEIZAW back in the days. He released his first debut album visions in 2000 and released his first single K.O.B.E. featuring the supermodel Tyra Banks. With all these years, he is still active in the musical field and has appeared and associates in numerous acts. Besides, music, he is an active philanthropist and has been the ambassador for After-School All-Stars (ASAS). In addition, he started Kobe Bryant China Fund which deals with education and health programs. Furthermore, he is the owner of Kobe Inc. which grow brands in the sports industry. Additionally, along with partner Jeff Stibel, he launched Bryant-Stibel which deals with media, data, gaming, and technology. Investing over $100 million, the duo has more than 15 business together since 2013.

Personal Life

Just like his professional life, he serves himself as the master of personal life as well. The great player married when he was only 22 years old. He met his wife Vanessa Laine at the age of 17 and got engaged right after six months. The pair married on April 18, 2001, and welcomed their first daughter Natalia Diamante Bryant in 2003. The couple blessed with a second daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant in 2005. Though the couple announced their divorce in late 2011, the pair called off their divorce in 2013.