Kobe Bryant, once a top basketball superstar in the NBA, had an outstanding career, and his influence was second only to that of basketball god Michael Jordan. Although Kobe has passed away, his impact on the NBA and basketball continues, with his Mamba spirit inspiring generations of fans. The Los Angeles Lakers honor Kobe every year, and during these events, their home stadium is always packed. Vanessa, Kobe's wife, has been under the spotlight since Kobe's death. With her top-tier looks, she gained fame after Kobe's passing, despite being nearly 40 years old at the time, and she still had many admirers around her.
Vanessa's popularity is also closely related to her wealth. Throughout Kobe's career, his salary was among the highest in the NBA, and with his various endorsements and commercial activities, his net worth exceeded $1 billion. All of this became Vanessa's fortune after Kobe's departure. Moreover, Kobe was compensated with a substantial sum due to the helicopter accident. However, Vanessa did not start a new life after Kobe's death; she never forgot him. On important holidays, she would take her daughters to "visit" Kobe. Recently, Vanessa even went to Kobe's grave with her three daughters to celebrate the New Year, preparing exquisite fireworks especially for the occasion.
In the more than four years since Kobe's death, Vanessa has taken care of the family. Their eldest daughter has now grown up and been nurtured into a talented individual. Currently, Natalia has become a well-known model with an annual income reaching millions of dollars. Their two younger daughters have also grown healthily under Vanessa's careful care, and Vanessa has dedicated most of her time to her children. In terms of her own appearance, Vanessa's biggest change has been her physique. In the first half-year after Kobe's passing, Vanessa's weight soared, once exceeding 200 pounds, and she seemed not to care about her image at all. However, Vanessa has now moved on, and her figure has returned to its peak, making her look as young as in her thirties at the age of 42.
In her love life, Vanessa has previously been single, which is admirable, and even Kobe's sister couldn't bear it and hoped she would find happiness again. Of course, there have been many rumors about Vanessa, including numerous rumored relationships, such as going on a boat trip with an unknown man on Valentine's Day and having a rumored relationship with Lakers manager Pelinka. Therefore, whether Vanessa has been single for the past four years has been questionable. Naturally, Kobe's former close friend Pau Gasol has been taking meticulous care of Vanessa and her family, accompanying them during holidays.
Recently, local media reported that Vanessa is suspected of having a new boyfriend, and they even leaked photos of the two together. The man in the photo appears quite muscular, with an estimated height of around 1.9 meters and an age of about 45. Some fans believe he looks somewhat like NBA star Blake Griffin. What do you think about this? Do you think Vanessa should remarry?
