Feb 08 2013
10 Athletes Actually Worth the Money
2. Kobe Bryant
In our lifetime, there’s hasn’t been a more mirror-image of Jordan than the Mamba.
He’s got all the moves, while being a fierce competitor who, like MJ, doesn’t allow his teammates to slack off and take a play off.
And much like some of the others on this list, Bryant’s value to the Lakers lies more than just wins and losses—though he does have five titles—and can be traced back to him being a brand in his own right.
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