He retired in 1992. His family moved back to Philadelphia, where a young Kobe honed his basketball skills. Joe Bryant later embarked on a coaching career, which led him to the Los Angeles Sparks ...

Joe Bryant, nicknamed Jellybean for his love for the candy, was drafted 14th overall pick in 1975 NBA Draft. He then played eight seasons in the NBA, for the Philadelphia 76ers, the San Diego ...

EL SEGUNDO, CA-Los Angeles Sparks President Johnny Buss and General Manager Penny Toler announced today that Joe “Jellybean” Bryant has been hired as the head coach. Buss said, “Joe has ...

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, talks to his father, Joe, as they watch a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, June 21 ...