Facts About The Legendary Late Kobe Bryant You May Not Have Come Across Before

Putting Pen To Paper

‘Mamba Mentality: How I Play’, Kobe’s first published book, was an instant bestseller back in 2018. The book details how he went about playing basketball, giving new insights into his career and the mentality of one of the best athletes of all time. The book title is a nod to his long-standing nickname, and more books were expected to be written in the future. Bryant had a co-authored book on the cards with famous Brazilian author Paulo Coehlo, who said he burned the drafts after his death.

Career Earnings To Boot

In his lifetime, Kobe earned over $325 million from his NBA contracts alone. It is estimated that his net earnings are double that. Forbes referenced this well, citing that “the only athletes to earn more are in individual sports and include Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher, and Floyd Mayweather”. Talk about being in good company!