Former NBA Player and Coach Joe "Jellybean" Bryant Dies at 69

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Joseph Washington "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69.

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According to an announcement by La Salle University, where Bryant played college basketball, he passed away on July 16, 2024. No cause of death has been released at this time.

Bryant played eight seasons in the NBA, from 1975 to 1983, for several teams including the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. After his playing career, he coached the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA from 2005 to 2007.