Joe Bryant Net Worth (Updated May 2025)

What is Joe Bryant’s Net Worth?

Net Worth	$8.5 million
Date of Birth	October 19, 1954
Age	67 years old
Birth Place	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Occupation	Basketball Coach, Former Basketball Player
Last Updated	2022

Joe Bryant is an American NBA veteran. He is a former professional basketball player and also a basketball coach. He has earned an estimated net worth of $5 million. He played for the San Diego Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Joe Bryant was the father of the late Kobe Bryant, Who was a Los Angeles Lakers guard.

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Early Life & Education

Joe Bryant was born in Philadelphia on October 19, 1954. There is less information about his parents or siblings.

He grew up in Philadelphia and went to John Bartram High School for his studies. Jor started playing high school basketball for John Bartram and two years of college ball at La Salle University in Philadelphia.

Career

After college, Joe Bryant was selected as the 14th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors. He was later traded for his hometown team of Philadelphia 76ers. Where he played for four seasons. Bryant helped the Sixers in reaching the 1977 NBA Finals. However, they eventually lost to Bill Walton and the Portland Trail Blazers in six games.

Bryant also played for the San Diego Clippers, where his minutes and role increased as he became one of the teams’ scoring options. In the 1979-1980 season, San Diego Clippers played the Los Angeles Lakers and Joe Bryant made a memorable play in his debut with the Clippers as he emphatically slammed the ball over Kareem Abdul-Jabber.

Joe Bryant then shifted to the Houston Rockets. Where he played 81 games. This happened to be his final season in the NBA.

From 1983 to 1991, Joe Bryant decided to play overseas for various Italian teams — namely AMG Sebastiani Rieti, Standa Reggio Calabria, Olimpia Pistoia, and Reggiana.

In 1992 he played for the last time for French club FC Mulhouse Basket after which he ended his playing career and moved back to the United States.

Joe Bryant slowly shifted into coaching. Initially, he was tapped as the head coach of the Akiba Hebrew Academy women’s team in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

Bryant was also an assistant coach at La Salle University. Where he stayed for three years before deciding to leave when his son Kobe Bryant decided to enter the NBA straight out of high school. Bryant was later named the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks, where he replaced former teammate Henry Bibby on August 22, 2005.

Although he was later replaced by Michael Cooper after the 2006-2007 season. Bryant did make a comeback with the Sparks during the 2011 season and helped the team gain 5th position in the Western Conference.

Bryant also received opportunities to coach several Japanese, Italian, and Thailand basketball clubs and teams.

Joe Bryant NBA Career Stats

Points – 5,252 (8.7 ppg)
Rebounds – 2,441 (4.0 rpg)
Assists – 1,049 (1.7 apg)
Stats from NBA.com

Personal Life

Joe Bryant married Pam Bryant in 1975. Pam Cox (now Pam Bryant) is the sister of former NBA player Chubby Cox. Joe Bryant has 3 children, one son and two daughters – Kobe, Shaira, and Shaya.

Kobe Bryant, Joe Bryant’s son, won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Joe is also an uncle to professional basketball player John Cox IV.

His son Kobe and granddaughter Gianna died, after a helicopter crash, on January 26, 2020.

How Does Joe Bryant Make Money?

These are the major sources of income through which Joe Bryant make his earnings

Earnings from Coaching
Earnings from Sponsorships
Brand Deals

Joe Bryant’s Social Media Accounts

Youtube
Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram

Some Interesting Facts About Joe Bryant

Joe likes other sports like – golf, tennis, and soccer.
He also indulges in chess but considers himself to be an amateur.
Joe has traveled a lot and has been all around the world.
He loves animals and has several pet dogs.
He has also donated money to help save endangered species from extinction.

Joe Bryant Biography/ Wikipedia

Full name / Real Name	Joe Bryant
Birth Date	October 19, 1954
Age	67 Years
Gender	Male
Horoscope	Libra
Nationality	American
Religion	Christianity
Height	6 feet 10 inches
Weight	84 kg (185 lbs)
Ethnicity	African-American
Marital Status	Married
Girlfriend	NA
Wife	Pam Cox
Children	Kobe, Shaira, and Shaya
Worth/salary / Income:	$8.5 million
Profession	Basketball Coach, Former Basketball Player

Summary

Joe Bryant also known as “Jellybean” is one of the most famous NBA players of all time. Not only is he a former professional basketball player but also a basketball coach. He has played and won several NBA games.

I hope you found his story inspiring. And grabbed some success tips to implement in your life.

Also as per the recent updates, the net worth of Joe Bryant is $5 million…!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is Joe Bryant?

Joe Bryant also known as “Jellybean” is one of the most famous NBA players of all time. Not only is he a former professional basketball player but also a basketball coach. His current net worth is $5 million.

What is Joe Bryant’s Height? How Tall is Joe Bryant?

Joe Bryant is 6 feet 10 inches tall. And 84 kg.

How is Kobe Bryant related to Joe Bryant?

Kobe Bryant is the son of former NBA player and basketball coach Joe Bryant.

Who is Joe Braynt’s Wife?

Joe Bryant married Pam Bryant in 1975. Pam Cox (now Pam Bryant) is the sister of former NBA player Chubby Cox.

How many children does Joe Bryant have?

Joe Bryant has 3 children, one son and two daughters – Kobe, Shaira, and Shaya.

Please Note: This is not the exact net worth of Joe Bryant. It may be different. It is the estimated worth collected from various web sources.

Joe Bryant Net Worth (Updated)