Kobe Bryant Got Paid More In 1 Day Than Most Of Us Will In YEARS

Kobe Just Got Paid More In 1 Day Than Most Of Us Will In YEARS
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to someone in the crowd during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 29, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 29: Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to someone in the crowd during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 29, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

How much money did you make Friday? Kobe Bryant made $24,363,044. On one paycheck.

Instead of having his $30,453,044 season salary spread out like most NBA players, the Lakers star opted for a one-time balloon payment that he was to receive Nov. 1, The Los Angeles Times reported. The amount is the maximum-allowable 80 percent of his annual contract income. He gets the rest of the $6.1 million throughout the year.

Uncle Sam will happily get in the game to collect up to 55 percent of his take-home advance in taxes, a certified public accountant told ESPN.

Bryant is currently earning his keep trying to rehabilitate the Achilles tendon he tore April 12.

As of Friday afternoon, the Lakers were 1-1 to start the season without him. Not to mention $24.3 million lighter.

(Hat tip, Yahoo)

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