Joe Bryant, Father of Kobe Bryant, Dies at Age 69

Former Basketball Player and Coach Had Net Worth of $5 Million

Vanessa Bryant Fulfills One of Kobe's Dying Wishes

Joe Bryant, the father of late NBA star Kobe Bryant, passed away at the age of 69 on July 16, 2024. The former basketball player and coach had a net worth of $5 million at the time of his death, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Bryant played college basketball at La Salle University and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1975 NBA Draft. He played for the 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets during his NBA career. After retiring from the NBA, Bryant became a coach and worked as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets.

Bryant's death comes just over two years after his son, Kobe, died in a helicopter crash. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe's widow, recently revealed that she had been fulfilling one of Kobe's dying wishes, which was to have their daughter, Natalia Bryant, sign with IMG Models.

Bryant's death is a sad loss for the basketball community and for the Bryant family. He was a talented player and coach, and he will be remembered for his contributions to the sport.