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- Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s father, passes away at 69.
- Magic Johnson expresses devastation over Joe Bryant’s death.
- Joe Bryant remembered as a Philadelphia basketball legend and coach.
- Candace Parker trains Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka in basketball.
Remembering Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant
The basketball community mourns the loss of Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of the late Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, who died at 69.
Joe Bryant’s legacy extends beyond his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers and his international play, as he also made his mark as a coach, including a stint with the LA Sparks. Magic Johnson, a Lakers legend and part-owner of the Sparks, shared his heartfelt condolences on social media, highlighting Joe’s impact as both a player and a coach. The Philadelphia native’s passing is felt deeply within the NBA brotherhood, a community that has previously grieved the tragic loss of Kobe and Gianna Bryant.
Survived by his wife Pam, daughters Sharia and Shaya, and his grandchildren, Joe Bryant’s love for basketball lives on. This is evident as Kobe’s young daughter Bianka is being coached by WNBA great Candace Parker, indicating the sport’s enduring bond within the Bryant family.
Image Credits
- Getty Images: Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant during his coaching days.
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