Joe Bryant, Father of Late NBA Star Kobe Bryant, Dies at 69

Prominent Figure in the Basketball World

Legendary Coach and Mentor

Philadelphia, PA - Joe Bryant, the father of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Bryant was an eight-year NBA veteran who later became a respected coach in both the NBA and WNBA.

Bryant played for several teams throughout his NBA career, including the Philadelphia 76ers and San Diego Clippers. He then transitioned into coaching, serving as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA and the Tokyo Apache in Japan.