 And Joe Jellybean Bryant, the father of the late Kobe Bryant, has passed away, as Alma Mater announced Tuesday. Bryant, who spent eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, was 69 years old. The Philadelphia Inquirer, citing LaSalle coach Fran Dunphy, reported that Joe Bryant recently had a massive stroke. Joe Bryant was the No. 14 pick by Golden State in 1975. The Warriors wound up selling his rights to Philadelphia before the start of his rookie season.