VANESSA BRYANT – EST. $600 MILLION

It’s been a year since Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other passengers passed away after their helicopter crashed on their way to the Mamba Sports Academy in California. Bryant was one of the world’s wealthiest athletes, thanks to endorsements from Nike, Mercedes-Benz, and Hublot, among others. He received more than $323 million in NBA salary and around $350 million in endorsements during his 20-year NBA career. Bryant had reportedly earned somewhere between $600 and $770 million and was the highest-paid athlete in team sports history.

He is acknowledged as one of the all-time greats, having played a vital role in the Lakers’ five NBA championships.

Vanessa is said to be the sole heir to Kobe Bryant’s multibillion-dollar fortune. According to recent news, she also inherited her late husband’s BodyArmor holdings, which are valued at around $200 million. His assets and other investments are all included in her inheritance.