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

Kobe Bryant net worth

The Los Angeles Laker’s legend is not only considered a basketball great, but also one of the richest athletes that there 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 the basketball star's outstanding performances on the 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 the sport in 2016. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he earned an annual salary of around $25 million at the time. During the year, he earned roughly $26 million from his endorsement deals. This made him the highest-paid athlete in the 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 the former NBA star?

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

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