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Los Angeles Sparks

Joe Bryant named Assistant Coach

July 11, 2005 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Los Angeles Sparks News Release


EL SEGUNDO, CA- Los Angeles Sparks General Manager Penny Toler announced today that Joe "Jellybean" Bryant has been hired as an assistant coach for the Sparks.

A La Salle graduate, Bryant was drafted by the NBA's Golden State Warriors as the 14th overall pick in 1975. After a notable 8 year career in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers and the Houston Rockets, Bryant moved to Rieti, Italy where he played during the 80's. Bryant's coaching experience began in 2003 when he was named the Head Coach of The Diabols, a Slamball team. He has most recently been the head coach of the ABA teams, the Las Vegas Rattlers and the Boston Frenzy.

Bryant is the father of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant. Dr. Jerry Buss commented, "We are excited to have another Bryant involved in the Lakers/Sparks organization. Joe is a good guy with a sound basketball mind."

Bryant will join Head Coach Henry Bibby and Assistant Coach Shelley Patterson. Assistant Coach Bob Webb will continue his duties as floor coach. This is Bryant's first year coaching in the WNBA. The Sparks are 9-7 and will play the Charlotte Sting Tuesday, July 12.

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