Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers, Small Forward
Age: 46-86d (Aug 23, 1978)
Exp: 20 Years
Country: US
College: Lower Merion High School (PA)
Drafted: Round 1 (#13 overall), 1996
Agent(s): Robert T. Pelinka
INACTIVE

2014-2015 Veteran Extension

Kobe Bryant signed a 2 year , $48,500,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $48,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $24,250,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $48,500,000
Average Salary:
$24,250,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$48,500,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2013 Veteran Extension

Kobe Bryant signed a 3 year , $83,547,447 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $83,547,447 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $27,849,149.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $83,547,447
Average Salary:
$27,849,149
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$83,547,447
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
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2004-2010

Kobe Bryant signed a 7 year , $136,434,375 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $136,434,375 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $19,490,625.
Contract Terms:
7 yr(s) / $136,434,375
Average Salary:
$19,490,625
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$136,434,375
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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1999-2003 Rookie Extension

Kobe Bryant signed a 5 year , $56,255,000 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $56,255,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $11,251,000.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $56,255,000
Average Salary:
$11,251,000
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$56,255,000
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2004 / UFA
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1996-1998 Rookie

Kobe Bryant signed a 3 year , $3,501,240 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $3,501,240 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,167,080.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,501,240
Average Salary:
$1,167,080
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$3,501,240
Signed Using:
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Seasons

20 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$323,312,307

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
1996 18
Active
$1,015,000
$1,015,000
1997 19
Active
$1,167,240
$2,182,240
1998 20
Active
$1,319,000
$3,501,240
All NBA (3rd)
1999 21
Active
$9,000,000
$12,501,240
Champion All NBA (2nd)
2000 22
Active
$10,130,000
$22,631,240
Champion All NBA (2nd)
2001 23
Active
$11,250,000
$33,881,240
Champion All NBA (1st)
2002 24
Active
$12,375,000
$46,256,240
All NBA (1st)
2003 25
Active
$13,500,000
$59,756,240
All NBA (1st)
2004 26
Active
$14,175,000
$73,931,240
All NBA (3rd)
2005 27
Active
$15,946,875
$89,878,115
All NBA (1st)
2006 28
Active
$17,718,750
$107,596,865
All NBA (1st)
2007 29
Active
$19,490,625
$127,087,490
MVP All NBA (1st)
2008 30
Active
$21,262,500
$148,349,990
Champion All NBA (1st)
2009 31
Active
$23,034,375
$171,384,365
Champion All NBA (1st)
2010 32
Active
$24,806,250
$196,190,615
All NBA (1st)
2011 33
Active
$20,318,738
$216,509,353
All NBA (1st)
2012 34
Active
$27,849,149
$244,358,502
All NBA (1st)
2013 35
Active
$30,453,805
$274,812,307
2014 36
Active
$23,500,000
$298,312,307
2015 37
Active
$25,000,000
$323,312,307
Total
$323,312,307

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
20 $323,312,307 - - $323,312,307
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
1996
18
$1,015,000
$1,015,000
$1,015,000
1997
19
$1,167,240
$1,167,240
$2,182,240
1998
20
$1,319,000
$1,319,000
$3,501,240
1999
21
$9,000,000
$9,000,000
$12,501,240
2000
22
$10,130,000
$10,130,000
$22,631,240
2001
23
$11,250,000
$11,250,000
$33,881,240
2002
24
$12,375,000
$12,375,000
$46,256,240
2003
25
$13,500,000
$13,500,000
$59,756,240
2004
26
$14,175,000
$14,175,000
$73,931,240
2005
27
$15,946,875
$15,946,875
$89,878,115
2006
28
$17,718,750
$17,718,750
$107,596,865
2007
29
$19,490,625
$19,490,625
$127,087,490
2008
30
$21,262,500
$21,262,500
$148,349,990
2009
31
$23,034,375
$23,034,375
$171,384,365
2010
32
$24,806,250
$24,806,250
$196,190,615
2011
33
$20,318,738
$20,318,738
$216,509,353
2012
34
$27,849,149
$27,849,149
$244,358,502
2013
35
$30,453,805
$30,453,805
$274,812,307
2014
36
$23,500,000
$23,500,000
$298,312,307
2015
37
$25,000,000
$25,000,000
$323,312,307
Total
$323,312,307
$323,312,307

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
20 $323,312,307 - - $323,312,307

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2015-16 LAL Mar 15, 2016 - Mar 21, 2016 0 Shoulder
2015-16 LAL Mar 04, 2016 - Mar 05, 2016 0 Shoulder
2015-16 LAL Mar 01, 2016 - Mar 01, 2016 0 Shoulder
2015-16 LAL Jan 26, 2016 - Jan 27, 2016 0 Shoulder
2015-16 LAL Jan 10, 2016 - Jan 10, 2016 0 Achilles
2015-16 LAL Jan 01, 2016 - Jan 06, 2016 0 Shoulder
2015-16 LAL Dec 19, 2015 - Dec 21, 2015 0 Shoulder
2015-16 LAL Nov 10, 2015 - Nov 12, 2015 0 Back
  • Jul 07, 2016 Los Angeles (LAL) renounced their free-agent exception rights
  • Nov 25, 2013 Signed a 2 year $48 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Apr 02, 2010 Signed a 3 year $83.5 million veteran extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Jun 30, 2009 Exercised $24.8 million Player Option with Los Angeles (LAL) for 2010-2011
  • Jul 15, 2004 Signed a 7 year $136.4 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Jun 18, 2004 Exercised an Early Termination Option in order to void the remaining seasons on current contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Jan 29, 1999 Signed a 6 year $70.88 million rookie scale extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Aug 25, 1996 Signed a 3 year $3.5 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL)
  • Jul 11, 1996 Traded to Los Angeles (LAL) from Charlotte (CHA) for Vlade Divac
  • Jun 26, 1996 Drafted by Charlotte (CHA): Round 1 (#13 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Apr 13, 2011 Homophobic slur to a referee against San Antonio (SAS) $100,000
Oct 31, 2012 for technical foul during LAL-POR game $2,000
Nov 13, 2012 for technical foul during SAS-LAL game $2,000
Oct 28, 2014 for technical foul during HOU-LAL game $2,000
Oct 29, 2014 for technical foul during LAL-PHX game $2,000
Nov 26, 2014 for technical foul during MEM-LAL game $2,000
Dec 15, 2014 for technical foul during LAL-IND game $2,000
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2015 LAL 66 66 28.2 17.6 3.7 2.8 0.9 0.2 .358 .285 .826
2014 LAL 35 35 34.5 22.3 5.7 5.6 1.3 0.2 .373 .293 .813
2013 LAL 6 6 29.5 13.8 4.3 6.3 1.2 0.2 .425 .188 .857
2012 LAL 77 38.6 27.3 5.6 6.0 1.4 0.3 .461 .321 .838
2011 LAL 58 38.3 27.9 5.3 4.5 1.2 0.3 .432 .304 .845
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