What was Kobe Bryant's net worth at the time of his death? Wealth explored as NBA legend remembered on 47th birthday

American basketball legend Kobe Bryant passed away on January 26, 2020, due to a helicopter accident. Along with him, 9 other passengers, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, passed away. At the time of his passing, Kobe Bryant's net worth was around $600 million. Even though he was already retired at the age of 41, he was one of the highest-paid athletes at the time.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the majority of Kobe's earnings came from his two-decade-long career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also made huge financial gains from his endorsements, as well as his smart investments. Before he passed, his equity stake in the drink 'BodyArmour' was assumed to be $200 million. He paid just $6 million for the stake six years ago.

For those who are curious to know about Kobe Bryant's NBA earnings in a year. Going by just his salary, Kobe earned $328 million with the L.A. Lakers. As for his endorsements, Celebrity Net Worth states that the late NBA basketball player earned up to $350 million throughout his lifetime. One notable collaboration that boosted Kobe's wealth during his earlier years was his collaboration with Adidas.

How did Vanessa Bryant celebrate Kobe Bryant's birthday in 2025?

Vanessa Bryant has never failed to wish her late husband Kobe Bryant on his birthday, which falls on August 23. Over the years, Vanessa has posted heartfelt photos and captions on Instagram, remembering her late husband, as well as their 13-year-old daughter, who died in the helicopter crash along with her father.

This year, Vanessa posted a photo of herself kissing Kobe on the cheek in front of a cathedral, and captioned it:

"We love and miss you and Gigi so much. Sending our love to you. Happy birthday, baby. @kobebryant ❤️"

Vanessa Bryant has kept it consistent over the years, posting a photo where she kisses her late husband on the cheek every year on his birthday. Have a look at some of her older posts and captions.

In 2022, she posted a photo of herself with Kobe with his arm wrapped around her, and his head resting against her temple. She wrote:

"Happy birthday, baby! I love you and miss you so much! #44 ❤️ @kobebryant"

The following year, she posted a carousel of photos. She captioned it:

"Happy 45th birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. ❤️ #82378"

In 2024, she posted another photo where she is kissing Bryant on the cheek, while he is facing the camera and smiling. She captioned the post:

"Happy birthday @kobebryant . I love you for now, forever & for always."

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Kobe Bryant's legacy lives on not only through his remarkable career and wealth but also through the love his family continues to show him. Every year, Vanessa Bryant honors his birthday with heartfelt posts, keeping his memory and their bond alive.

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