Kobe's widow Vanessa Bryant wins lawsuit over BodyArmor

Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa Bryant has won more than $1.5 million in   her legal battle pertaining to  her late husband's investment in BodyArmor. 

Kobe, the former Lakers star, five-time NBA champion and member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, was traveling with Gianna and seven others to a youth basketball game when the helicopter they were aboard crashed into hills in Calabasas west of Los Angeles on Jan. 26, 2020.

According to TMZ, Coca-Cola gained full control of BodyArmor in a $5.6 billion deal in November 2021.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had initially invested $6 million years earlier, and his estate saw that turn into $400 million with the sale.

BodyArmor co-founder Mike Repole praised the 18-time All-Star for helping to raise the company's profile.

"If it wasn't for Kobe Bryant's vision and belief, BodyArmor would not have been able to achieve the success we had," Repole said after the sale. "I couldn't be more excited to become part of the Coca-Cola family and set our sights on the future."