Kobe Bryant salary, net worth, LA Lakers days and future NBA plans

Kobe Bryant has had an illustrious basketball career that spanned over 20 years. His accomplishments over years earned him a massive following and man will certainly go down in history as one of greatest NBA players that sport has ever seen. Kobe Bryant is said to have done it all during his time in NBA. He is 1997 Slam Dunk Champion, a 5-time NBA Champion and has also been awarded MVP trophy once.

Kobe Bryant net worth

Los Angeles Laker’s legend is t only considered a basketball great, but also one of richest athletes that re is today. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kobe Bryant currently has a net worth that stands at an estimated $500 million. This is reflective of basketball star's outstanding performances on  court. A huge portion of his half-billion net worth came from his endorsement deals alone.

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Kobe Bryant salary

Kobe Bryant retired from sport in 2016. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he earned an annual salary of around $25 million at time. During year, he earned roughly $26 million from his endorsement deals. This made him highest-paid athlete in history of team sports that year. He reportedly still makes around $20 million on an annual basis in brand deals and also operates his line of signature sneakers.

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Kobe Bryant future – What's next for former NBA star?

Kobe Bryant has been away from sport but still remains to be one of most sought-after endorsers with brands still looking to get former basketball player onboard for ir brand promotions. During his later days in basketball, Kobe has been a part of major brand deals which included likes of McDonald’s, Nutella, Sprite, Upper Deck and Call of Duty, amongst ors. Though, it remains unclear amount that he was able to generate in endorsement earnings. it remains clear that Kobe Bryant has become one of most marketable players in game and has built a fortune out of se massive brand deals. He continues to endorse brands and run his personal ventures.

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