Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Dies at 69

La Salle University Confirms Passing

Joe Bryant, better known as "Jellybean," passed away at the age of 69, according to La Salle University.

NBA Legacy

Bryant was a former NBA player who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, San Diego Clippers, and Atlanta Hawks.

He was also the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA from 1999 to 2004.

Father of Kobe

Joe Bryant was most famous for being the father of the late NBA great Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in 2020.

Legacy of Love and Loss

Joe Bryant's passing leaves a lasting void in the basketball community and beyond.

He will be remembered as a talented player, a dedicated father, and a symbol of both the joy and heartbreak that life can bring.