Joe 'Jellybean' Bryant, a local basketball icon, passed away at age 69. He had a notable basketball career at La Salle University and in the NBA, playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. Bryant also coached teams in Italy, Thailand, Japan, and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks.
In a statement, the Sparks expressed their sadness over the loss of Joe Bryant, who previously coached the team. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's widow, shared her condolences and memories of her father-in-law, emphasizing how Kobe loved him deeply. Joe Bryant's passing adds to the grief the Bryant family has faced following Kobe and Gianna's tragic deaths in a helicopter crash in 2020.
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