Former Nba Player Wnba Coach

Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Dies

Former NBA Player, WNBA Coach

Joe Bryant, the former NBA player and father of Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died. The cause of his death has not been released.

College Basketball Standout

Joe Bryant was a standout college basketball player at La Salle University. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1975 NBA Draft and played for several teams during his career, including the San Diego Clippers and Seattle SuperSonics.

WNBA Coaching Career

After his playing career, Joe Bryant became a coach in the WNBA. He was the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks from 2005 to 2007 and returned to that position for the remainder of the 2011 WNBA season.

Joe Bryant was a respected coach and mentor in the basketball community. His death is a loss for the sport and for his family.