After starring at La Salle University, he was drafted by the Golden State Warriors but traded to his hometown team, … See more

Bryant's first coaching position, after returning from Europe, was when he was deployed with the U.S. Armed Forces in Italy. In the 1992–1993 season, he served as the head coach of the women's varsity team at … See more

In 1975, Bryant married Pam Cox, sister of former NBA player Chubby Cox. Their son, Kobe, was also an NBA player, who was subsequently inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Kobe died in a helicopter crash on … See more