Kobe Bryant Leaves Behind A Business Empire That Stretched Beyond The Basketball Court

Kobe Bryant’s legacy extends beyond his time on the basketball court. He was also known to the business world as a brand-builder; an investor; and a coach to other athletes and company founders. Bryant died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California at the age of 41. “For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement Sunday. “He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share with future generations of players.” Read more at CNN Business.