Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Has Died at Age 69
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Former NBA player — and father of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant — Joe Bryant, has died at age 69.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Joe recently battled a health issue … and suffered a massive stroke.
Joe — famously nicknamed “Jellybean” — was a 1st-round pick to the Golden State Warriors in 1975. Bryant also played for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets before taking his talent overseas.
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After his playing career, Joe spent time giving back to the game, as a head coach. Bryant had two stints in the WNBA. as he led the Los Angeles Sparks from 2005-07 and 2011
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