Joe Bryant, Kobe’s Father, Dies at 69

Joe Bryant, the father of late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, has passed away. Joe had reportedly been...

Joe Bryant, Kobe’s Father, Dies at 69

Baseball: Closeup of Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Kobe Bryant with his father Joe Bryant during Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs Los Angeles Dodgers game. Anaheim, CA 6/21/2009 CREDIT: John W. McDonough (Photo by John W. McDonough /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X82639 TK1 R2 F201 )

Joe Bryant, the father of late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, has passed away. Joe had reportedly been struggling with health issues and had a massive stroke. Joe was a first-round pick for the Golden State Warriors in 1975 and went on to play in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers and Houston Rockets. He went on to play in Europe from 1983 to 1991, becoming a star for many Italian sports organizations. He would eventually make his way to coaching, including leading the Los Angeles Sparks.

Joe Bryant was 69.