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Sports News of Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Source: NBA
Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at age 69
![Joe Bryant and his son Kobe Bryant pose for a photo in 2002 [GettyImages]](https://cdn.ghanaweb.live/imagelib/pics/798/79884432.295.jpg "Joe Bryant and his son Kobe Bryant pose for a photo in 2002 [GettyImages]")
Joe Bryant and his son Kobe Bryant pose for a photo in 2002 [GettyImages]
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, father of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has passed away at age 69, as announced by La Salle University.
Joe, who played eight NBA seasons and was a La Salle basketball standout from 1973-75, suffered a massive stroke. He had a complex relationship with Kobe, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020.
Vanessa Bryant shared condolences on Instagram, recalling Joe's kindness. Joe Bryant was a 1975 NBA draft pick and enjoyed a successful international coaching career.
His influence helped shape Kobe’s love for basketball during their time in Italy.
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