Who did Kobe Bryant leave his fortune to?

parents are now desperate for money.

Where is Kobe buried?

Pacific View Mortuary & Memorial Park, Newport Beach, CA Kobe Bryant / Place of burial

How many 3s has Kobe made?

Kobe Bryant hit 1,827 shots from beyond the arc in his career.

At what age did Kobe retire?

Kobe Bryant was 37 years old when he played his last NBA game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016. Age and injuries were already slowing down one of the league's best and most competitive players two years before his 20th and final season.

How Much Is Kobe worth?

Kobe Bryant died January 26, 2020 at age 41 in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and 7 other passengers. His net worth at the time of his death was an estimated $600 million .

What does Vanessa Bryant do now?

Bryant leads the Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation , an organization dedicated to supporting child athletes who are in need. Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Who was Vanessa Bryant before marriage?

Kobe Bryant Vanessa Bryant / Spouse (m. 2001–2020)

What did Kobe Bryant's mom do?

Pam Bryant Kobe Bryant / Mother

Why are Kobe's parents selling his ring?

Pam Bryant said in a court filing that she planned to purchase a Nevada home with the $450,000 advance she received. Lawyers worked out a settlement allowing Bryant's parents to auction six items of memorabilia totaling $500,000 — including the ring — and they issued a public apology.

Did Gianna Bryant pass away?

January 26, 2020 (age 13 years), Calabasas, CA Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant / Died

Where is Michael Jackson's grave?

Forest Lawn, CA Michael Jackson / Place of burial

How tall was Kobe Bryant at 16?

Shaq was 6'6" at 14. Kobe was 6'3" at 16.

Did Kobe start his rookie year?

1996 Kobe Bryant / Career start

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About Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant died January 26, 2020 at age 41 in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and 7 other passengers.
His net worth at the time of his death was an estimated $600 million.
Bryant retired from basketball in 2016 as the NBA's third all-time leading scorer and won 5 NBA titles during his 20-year career.
His $680 million in earnings from playing salary and endorsem*nts during his playing career were a record for a team athlete.
Bryant and entrepreneur Jeff Stibel set up a $100 million VC fund in 2016, Bryant Stibel, to invest in technology, media and data companies.

Forbes Lists

#33

America's Richest Entrepreneurs Under 40 (2016)

#43

Celebrity 100 (2016)Dropped off in 2017

#10

The World's Highest-Paid Athletes (2016)Dropped off in 2017

Personal Stats

Source of Wealth: Basketball

Self-Made Score: 14

Salary/Winnings: $25 M

Endorsem*nts: $25 M

Citizenship: United States

Children: 4

Sponsors: Hublot, Nike, Panini

In Their Own Words

The model has always been for entertainers to get sweat equity, but I wanted to progress beyond that.
Kobe Bryant

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