“I Love You”: Amid Taking Charge of $600,000,000 Business Empire, Kobe Bryant’s Wife Vanessa Pens Emotional Note for Late Husband

Published 08/23/2023, 3:00 PM EDT

Hopes shattered and dreams died when NBA legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in January 2020. It left the world in a state of shock. Someone so devoted to winning in life lost his own life, tragically. We didn’t just lose a basketball legend that day; the world lost a savvy businessman too.

In the wake of his untimely demise, his wife Vanessa Bryant was left to navigate the vast business empire that Kobe built during his lifetime. His net worth is estimated to be worth over $600 million. Vanessa has not forgotten the love that she shared with Kobe. She shared a series of pictures and a touching caption on his birthday.

A Heartfelt Tribute by Vanessa on late Kobe’s birthday

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She posted a tribute to Kobe on Instagram. The post featured pictures of her and Kobe, with a caption that read, “Happy birthday, baby. I love you always & forever. #82378”. This emotional note has resonated with everyone and fans and followers started showering love in the comments section.

After the unfortunate incident, Vanessa finds herself at the helm of Kobe’s vast empire. She is not just preserving his legacy, but also making sure that their daughters, Natalia, Bianka, and Capri have a secure future. It’s a role she never asked for, but one she has embraced with grace and strength.

Vanessa has picked her new role of continuing Kobe’s empire

Kobe built his empire on a series of smart investments and endorsements. He made $323,312,307 from the Lakers during his playing career. A major chunk of fortune came through lucrative endorsement deals with major brands such as McDonald’s, Nike, and Mercedes-Benz.

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Vanessa now oversees the family’s investments as the executor of the Bryant estate. Amongst other ventures, she is overseeing a $100 million venture capital firm called Bryant Stibel. This partnership has stakes in tech and media companies like Dell, Alibaba, and Epic Games.

One more major investment made by Kobe was in the sports drink company BodyArmor. Vanessa subsequently sold BodyArmor to Coca-Cola for $5.6 billion, earning the Bryant estate an estimated $400 million.

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More recently, she led the Kobe estate in negotiating a new deal with Nike for the continuation of the Kobe line of products. This partnership will ensure that fans have access to Kobe and Gigi Nike products for years to come.

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Chetan is an NBA content writer at Essentially Sports. Being an active basketball player since his school days, he has always been a dedicated follower of the NBA. His passion for the game has drove him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

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Saumya Khanduja

“I Love You”: Amid Taking Charge of $600,000,000 Business Empire, Kobe Bryant’s Wife Vanessa Pens Emotional Note for Late Husband

A Heartfelt Tribute by Vanessa on late Kobe’s birthday

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Vanessa has picked her new role of continuing Kobe’s empire