Posted on 08/08/2022 9:10:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Kobe Bryant potentially built his $600 million fortune with ADHD, as autopsy report revealed narcolepsy drug
Kobe Bryant played a long and successful career in the NBA, but as per his autopsy report, he may have been battling ADHD.
Kobe’s legacy was built up by everything he achieved in his career, his five rings, Finals MVPs, scoring titles, and more, but a major part of his also the fact that he spent his entire career with the Lakers.
In an era defined by player autonomy and the right to take your brand anywhere, Kobe chose to stay put. He stayed put even when the Lakers were rebuilding and had no superstars to surround him with when he easily could have been playing along a superstar or two had he wanted.
He made the Lakers must see TV even when they weren’t. 20 seasons. That’s how long Kobe was a Laker. Countless memories were made. Everything from pure elation to absolute heartbreak included. That’s who Kobe was for LA. All his efforts resulted in a lot of money as well, as at the time of his death, Kobe Bryant had a net worth of $600 million.
Also Read: Brook Lopez outplayed $790 million worth Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett in 3-pts and blocks when at their very best
Kobe Bryant might have had ADHD during his playing days The Lakers legend tragically passed away in 2020 along with his daughter Gigi Bryant after a helicopter crash. It was an extremely sad moment for the NBA community, given how impactful Kobe was.
While the NBA world mourned, Kobe’s post-death autopsy report revealed something very interesting. As per a drug report, Kobe Bryant had methylphenidate in his system. That may not seem very noteworthy, but the drug is commonly used to treat deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.
The findings created a lot of speculation on the internet.
The Lakers legend may have been taking it to treat ADHD, but we’ll never know for sure. Of course, it’s nothing to pry about, but if Kobe really did have ADHD, it further shows just how hard he had to work on the court. Not only was he pushing his body to the limit everyday, but he could have also been dealing with a life altering condition.
Geez, he’s dead, leave him alone.
A lot of people have ADHD.
>A lot of people have ADHD.<
Nobody had it when I was a kid.
Or they did, but it was called being a layabout.
People with ADHD will go one of two ways. If they find their purpose, they will be more successful than anybody else.
If they cannot find their purpose, they will usually fail miserably in life.
There doesn’t seem to be a middle ground for them.
Wait till the ‘Merry Widow’ Vanessa hears about this speculation. She hasn’t sued anybody for defamation at least not since January. Time to call her Loy-Yah!
True
That applies to anyone.
I have ADHD. I had a wonderful career, but a horrible marriage. So I guess I’m batting 500.
CC
I’ve got it bad.
I have the opposite of ADHD.
Moreso with ADHD than anybody else. If an ADHD person finds their thing, they can work 14 hours/day and 7 days/week until they 80 years old and never need a break from what they do.
A person with ADHD will tend to view doing other things as an interruption.
Very confusing headline. Should’ve read: “despite” ADHD, not “with”.
I have it, my husband has it, all 3 of my adult kids have it, and 2 of my 3 grandchildren. It runs in families. It’s challenging but not a struggle. We’re just wired differently.
Scientists think it came from the hunting part of primitive societies, because it takes a particular mindset to not mind chasing an animal for forty miles to exhaust it.
A nice thing about having it is that you always have a reserve of energy no matter how ragged you were run during your day.
The author clearly doesn’t know shit about ADD.
Exactly. I have at a relatively low end of the spectrum. I have a middle-aged son with it, and he’s knocking it down in the upper six figures.
If Kobe had ADD, that actually helped him focus.
When people with ADD are interested, they are REAL interested.
I still remember the thread from about 20 years ago that someone posted claiming that there was o such thing as ADD. Man, did that person ever catch aiad of shit.
Oh, he died? (Was he famous or something?)
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.