Bryant, the father of the Hall of Famer, recently suffered a massive stroke, TMZ reports. Joe was nicknamed "Jellybean" and played for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets.

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, the father of the late NBA icon Kobe Bryant and former NBA star, has passed away at the age of 69. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the death of the 8-year NBA veteran on ...

Joe Bryant, nicknamed Jellybean for his love for the candy, was drafted 14th overall pick in 1975 NBA Draft. He then played eight seasons in the NBA, for the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Diego ...

Joe Bryant, the father of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and a former basketball star, has died at the age of 69. Joe is said to have recently suffered a massive stroke, according to La Salle ...

Buss said, “Joe has shown to me ... Following his successful career in the NBA, Bryant moved to Italy where he played for eight years. Joining Bryant as assistant coach will be Michael Abraham.