We examine the net worth, family, wife, children, and death reason of the 69-year-old former basketball star Joe Bryant
Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, a former NBA player and the father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has passed away at the age of 69.
Joe Bryant father of Kobe Bryant cause of death reason, bio, age, height, family, wife, children, teams and net worth
As of Tuesday morning, the official cause of Bryant’s death has not been announced. Fran Dunphy, a longtime basketball coach in the Philadelphia area and currently the head coach at La Salle, informed the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant had recently suffered a massive stroke. Notably, Joe’s death comes just four years after the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of his son Kobe Bryant and his granddaughter Gigi Bryant, 13.
Who is Joe Bryant?
69 year old Joe Bryant, also known as “Jellybean,” is a former professional basketball player and coach. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches tall (2.06 meters), he played in the NBA for teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. Known for his time at La Salle University, he was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors, later traded to the 76ers.
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After his NBA career, Joe Bryant played for several years in Europe, notably in Italy, where his son Kobe Bryant spent part of his childhood. He also played for the French team Mulhouse. Following his playing career, Joe Bryant transitioned into coaching, with notable stints including coaching the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA and teams in Thailand and Japan.
we examine the personal life of Joe:
- Full Name: Joe Bryant
- Born: 19th October, 1954 (Philadelphia, USA)
- Age: 69-years-old
- Height: 2.06m
- Weight: 84kg
- Wife: Pam Cox
- Children: Kobe Bryant, Sharia, Shaya
At the time of his passing, he had a net worth of $5 million, most of which came from his time as a basketball player and coach.
Joe Bryant: career journey and achievements
Thanks to his outstanding gameplay, Golden State Warriors drafted Bryan in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft. However, GSW traded him to the 76ers in the same season. In 1976-77, Bryant guided Philadelphia to the NBA finals, where they lost against the Portland Trail Blazers.
know Joe’s NBA Career statistics:
| Points | 5,252 (8.7 PPG) |
|---|---|
| Rebounds | 2,441 (4.0 RPG) |
| Assists | 1,049 (1.7 APG) |