Joe Bryant

Joseph Washington "Jellybean" Bryant (born October 19, 1954) was a former American NBA basketball player and a current WNBA coach.

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October 19 - 1954 - American - NBA - Basketball - WNBA

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Much of his career was spent in Europe, with four seasons in Italy's LEGA A with Pistoia (1987-89) and Reggio Emilia (1989-91), including two 53-point games with Pistoia in the 1987-88 season, also with legendary Italian club Olimpia Milano.

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On August 17, 2005, Bryant, who had been serving as the Assistant Coach to the Los Angeles Sparks team in the Women's National Basketball Association, was named Head Coach of the Sparks, succeeding the previous coach, Henry Bibby.

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August 17 - 2005 - Los Angeles Sparks - Women's National Basketball Association - Henry Bibby

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He is married to Pamela Cox, sister of NBA player John "Chubby" Cox. His son, Kobe Bryant, is a basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Pamela Cox - John "Chubby" Cox - Kobe Bryant - Basketball - Los Angeles Lakers

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