"Joe's basketball journey began at La Salle University and Bartram High School. After an impressive college career, he was picked in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. However, he never played for them, as his rights were sold to his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, just four months later."
"During his eight-season NBA career, Joe played for the 76ers, the San Diego Clippers, and the Houston Rockets. He then took his talents overseas, playing in Italy and France. The Bryant family returned to the U.S. when Kobe was 13, settling back in Philadelphia, where Kobe's legendary high school career at Lower Merion began."
"During his eight-season NBA career, Joe played for the 76ers, the San Diego Clippers, and the Houston Rockets. He then took his talents overseas, playing in Italy and France. The Bryant family returned to the U.S. when Kobe was 13, settling back in Philadelphia, where Kobe's legendary high school career at Lower Merion began."
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00:00Today, we remember and celebrate the life of Joe Bryant, the father of the late NBA
00:21legend Kobe Bryant, who has sadly passed away at the age of 69.
00:26Joe, a former basketball star himself, recently suffered a massive stroke,
00:31as reported by La Salle University, head coach Fran Dunphy, to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
00:38Joe's basketball journey began at LaSalle University and Bartram High School. After
00:43an impressive college career, he was picked in the first round of the 1975 NBA Draft by
00:49the Golden State Warriors. However, he never played for them, as his rights were sold to
00:55his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, just four months later. During his eight-season NBA
01:02career, Joe played for the 76ers, the San Diego Clippers, and the Houston Rockets.
01:09He then took his talents overseas, playing in Italy and France. The Bryant family returned
01:14to the U.S. when Kobe was 13, settling back in Philadelphia, where Kobe's legendary high
01:21school career at Lower Merion began. Joe's influence extended beyond his playing career.
01:28He became a coach, both internationally and domestically, including a notable stint as the
01:34head coach of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. Alongside his beloved son Kobe, who tragically
01:40passed away in a helicopter crash in 2020, Joe leaves behind his wife Pam and their daughters
01:46Sharia and Shia. Joe Bryant's impact on the basketball world and his family's legacy is
01:52immeasurable. His dedication, both on and off the court, continues to inspire many.
01:59Thank you for joining us as we honor Joe Bryant's remarkable life and legacy.
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