Most Valuable Player
Even though he won five titles during a string of dominance back in the 2000s, Kobe only got one NBA Most Valuable Player award throughout his entire 20-year basketball career. It happened in 2008.
Most Valuable Player
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Endorsement Contracts
Back in 2002, Kobe paid a whopping $8 million to get out of his endorsement contract with Adidas. What was the reason for that? Well, he did it all so he could sign an endorsement deal with Nike instead.
Endorsement Contracts