The father of the legend has passed away: basketball player Kobe Bryant lost his father, Joe Bryant
17 july 2024 в 02:37
Four years after the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, the family lost his father, Joe Bryant.
The late Los Angeles Lakers player received his basketball experience from his 69-year-old father, who played for several teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. «Jellybean» — his nickname — eventually played in Italy but returned to Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Joe passed away from a stroke on July 16. «We are saddened to announce the passing of the great La Salle player Joe Bryant… Joe played for the Explorers from 1973 to 1975 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993 to 1996. He was a beloved member of the La Salle family and will be greatly missed», - commented the men’s basketball team at La Salle — his alma mater.
Kobe, who passed away at the age of 41, was close to his father — and mother — from a very young age. Their relationship was abruptly severed when his parents did not support his relationship with now widowed wife Vanessa Bryant, apparently due to differences in background. This intense drama led to Joe and Pamela Bryant not even attending their wedding, but they reconciled when Gianna was born.
Disapproval from his parents was very difficult, especially considering he was focused on his career with the Lakers. Although many thought that after the reconciliation everything would be fine, the married couple and the in-laws found themselves in bad terms again.
His parents were caught selling his memorabilia, which Kobe had given them as a precious gift. They expressed in a statement: «We regret our actions and statements related to the auction of Kobe Bryant memorabilia… We apologize for any misunderstandings and unintended pain we have caused our son, and thank him for the financial support he has provided over the years. We also apologize to Goldin Auctions for their unintentional involvement in this matter and thank them for their assistance».
Despite being family, they made no comments or mentions of him when he died in the 2020 helicopter crash. The well-known NBA star left behind his wife and three daughters — Natalia, Bianka, and Capri
The late Los Angeles Lakers player received his basketball experience from his 69-year-old father, who played for several teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets. «Jellybean» — his nickname — eventually played in Italy but returned to Philadelphia.
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Joe passed away from a stroke on July 16. «We are saddened to announce the passing of the great La Salle player Joe Bryant… Joe played for the Explorers from 1973 to 1975 and was a member of our coaching staff from 1993 to 1996. He was a beloved member of the La Salle family and will be greatly missed», - commented the men’s basketball team at La Salle — his alma mater.
Kobe, who passed away at the age of 41, was close to his father — and mother — from a very young age. Their relationship was abruptly severed when his parents did not support his relationship with now widowed wife Vanessa Bryant, apparently due to differences in background. This intense drama led to Joe and Pamela Bryant not even attending their wedding, but they reconciled when Gianna was born.
Disapproval from his parents was very difficult, especially considering he was focused on his career with the Lakers. Although many thought that after the reconciliation everything would be fine, the married couple and the in-laws found themselves in bad terms again.
His parents were caught selling his memorabilia, which Kobe had given them as a precious gift. They expressed in a statement: «We regret our actions and statements related to the auction of Kobe Bryant memorabilia… We apologize for any misunderstandings and unintended pain we have caused our son, and thank him for the financial support he has provided over the years. We also apologize to Goldin Auctions for their unintentional involvement in this matter and thank them for their assistance».
Despite being family, they made no comments or mentions of him when he died in the 2020 helicopter crash. The well-known NBA star left behind his wife and three daughters — Natalia, Bianka, and Capri
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