Philly hoops great and father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Joe Bryant, dies at 69. Read more about his basketball legacy and the impact he had on the sport and his family.
Joe Bryant, father of NBA icon Kobe Bryant, has tragically passed away at the age of 69. Known as a Philadelphia basketball great who attended Bartram High School and La Salle, Joe Bryant succumbed to a massive stroke. His legacy as a former NBA player and a beloved father resonates deeply within the basketball community.
Fondly referred to as 'Jellybean,' Joe Bryant's connection to his son Kobe Bryant, the late Lakers legend, enriched the NBA with a unique father-son dynamic that inspired many. His passing marks another loss for the Bryant family, following the tragic death of Kobe and his granddaughter Gigi in a helicopter crash more than four years ago.
As a tribute to Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant's enduring impact, his contributions as a player for the Clippers and his coaching career at La Salle continue to be celebrated. His influence on basketball transcends generations, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport.
In remembrance of Joe Bryant, his legacy lives on through the memories shared by those who knew him both on and off the court. His passion for the game and his love for his family remain as poignant reminders of the profound impact he had on the basketball world and beyond.
Bryant, who attended Bartram High School and La Salle, succumbed to a massive stroke. He was 69.
Joe Bryant, a Philadelphia basketball great and father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69.
Former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, has died at age 69. La Salle coach Fran Dunphy said ...
The father of basketball great Kobe Bryant has died. Joe โJellybeanโ Bryant was 69.
The 69-year-old's death after a massive stroke comes more than four years after his son Kobe Bryant and his granddaughter Gigi died in a helicopter crash.
Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, father to Lakers legend Kobe and a former NBA player, has died. He was 69. Joe Bryant played for the Clippers and coached the ...
Joe Bryant, the father of the basketball star Kobe Bryant and an N.B.A. player for eight seasons, died on Tuesday. He was 69. His death was confirmed by the ...
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69 years old.
Joe โJellybeanโ Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died, his alma mater announced Tuesday.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Joe Bryant, a Philadelphia basketball great and father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69.
Former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of late Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, has died at age 69. La Salle coach Fran Dunphy said ...
La Salle University Athletics is saddened by the loss of men's basketball legend Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, who passed away on Monday morning.
Longtime pro basketball player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, whose long European career had a profound influence on his Hall of Fame son, Kobe, has died, ...
Vanessa Bryant has passed on her condolences following the news of her father in law Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant's death.