After his playing days ended, Joe transitioned into coaching, where his love for the game remained as strong as ever. His coaching career took him not only to various teams in the U.S., but also overseas, where he worked in Japan and Thailand.
One of Joe Bryant’s most notable coaching experiences came with the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, where he brought his vast basketball knowledge to the women’s league.
His time with the Sparks gave him an opportunity to further cement his reputation as a skilled and respected coach, and he became known for his ability to mentor players, both young and experienced, in a way that emphasized teamwork, preparation, and basketball intelligence.
Kobe Bryant often spoke highly of his father’s influence on him, and in a 2010 interview, he praised Joe for teaching him the fundamentals of the game.
Kobe once explained that his father showed him how to truly see the game, how to prepare for it, and how to execute plays effectively.Continue reading…
