Kobe Bryant: ~ $600 Million

At the time of his untimely death in January 2020, pro basketball player and NBA star Kobe Bryant was worth approximately $600 million. The Los Angeles Lakers player had consistently been one of the highest played athletes in the world and just his NBA career earnings are said to be more than $323 million.

Off the hardwood court, Kobe signed huge endorsement deals with major international companies such as Nike and Mercedes-Benz. He also established Mamba Sports Academy and Kobe Inc. to make profitable investments in shares, stocks and real estate. One of Kobe’s favorite rides was his Sikorsky S-76 private helicopter which even had the Nike logo on it.