 Joe Jellybean Bryant, the father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. Bryant was a former NBA player and Philadelphia basketball great. He was a first-round pick with the Golden State Warriors back in 1975 before being acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers four months later. Following his pro basketball career, he went on to coach at his alma mater, LaSalle. The cause of his death has not been released. He was 69 years old.