Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of former Lakers star Kobe Bryant, passed away Tuesday
On Tuesday, his passing was announced. Bryant was the father of former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. The elder, nicknamed "Jellybean" Bryant was 69.
The news was announced by La Salle University, where Bryant played collegiately before becoming a pro player with the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. He later played overseas in Italy and France. "We are saddened to announce the passing of La Salle basketball great Joe Bryant," the school posted on X. "Joe played for the Explorers from 1973-75 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993-96. He was a beloved member of the Explorer family and will be dearly missed."Joe played for the Explorers from 1973-75 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993-96. He was a beloved member of the Explorer family and will be dearly missed.
The younger Bryant made headlines when he entered the NBA draft out of high school in 1996. While many felt it was a mistake Joe Bryant remained confident in his son. After some early-career struggles, Kobe developed into an All-Star. From 2000-02, he teamed with Shaquille O'Neal to win three straight titles with the Lakers. He later won two more championships as the team's primary player.Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with previous stops at The Athletic and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. He has covered six NBA Finals, one Super Bowl, the NCAA basketball tournament.
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