Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Dies

Former NBA Player and College Basketball Standout

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of the late NBA great Kobe Bryant, has died according to his alma mater, La Salle University. Joe Bryant was a college basketball standout and played in the NBA for eight seasons. He was known for his strong work ethic and passion for the game, qualities that he passed on to his son Kobe.

A Basketball Legacy

Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash in January 2020, spoke highly of his father's basketball knowledge and credited him with teaching him the game from a young age. Joe Bryant's legacy will live on both in the basketball community and through his son's incredible career.

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