Joe Jellybean Bryant was in the building to watch his son play ball for the first time in 5 years. Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant said this was the first time he had seen his son play in person in five years, citing his job. ‘I’m a working coach,’ he said.
Though he was clearly thrilled to see Kobe in action, up close and in person on Tuesday night, Joe laughed, saying: ‘I like sitting home. Because I can curse. Have popcorn in my teeth, no cameras in my face.’
So was this the same Kobe, Joe Jellybean Bryant remembered? Joe told reporters. ‘Yeah, I mean, shots come. You make shots and you miss shots,’ he said. ‘It’s all part of the game. Just play defense. You play defense and you keep yourself in the game until you can make some shots. And it’s gonna come back.’
There is nothing like proud dad watching his son that made it.
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