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Joe Bryant was a basketball player and basketball coach. Born on October 19, 1954, Joe Bryant was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on July 16, 2024, at the age of 69. Schooling on record includes John Bartram High School and La Salle University. The listed height was 206 cm.
My Take
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant lived two basketball lives, one as a 206 cm forward for the 76ers, Clippers and Rockets, another as a journeyman star in Italy and France who later coached. But what fascinates me is how his story became a prologue to his son Kobe's. He passed the game and its obsession down a generation. Losing him in 2024 was genuinely sad. I find the family-dynasty angle far more moving than any stat line. Joe seems to me a man who simply belonged to the sport, on the court and on the sideline alike.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Bryant
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・ブライアント
- Reading
- じょー・ぶらいあんと
- Born
- October 19, 1954 – July 16, 2024
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height
- 206 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- John Bartram High School
- University
- La Salle University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Bryant born?
Born October 19, 1954.
When did Joe Bryant die?
Died July 16, 2024, aged 69.
Where was Joe Bryant from?
Joe Bryant was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Joe Bryant do?
Joe Bryant worked as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall was Joe Bryant?
Joe Bryant was 206 cm.
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