Bryant's 68-year-old father, Joe Bryant, made a rare appearance. In the photos posted by fans, Kobe Bryant's father staggered and frowned, although the body is still very strong, but it can be seen that the spirit is not very sufficient, which is heart-wrenching.
According to Kobe's sister, after Kobe left, her father often cried alone. The most painful thing in life is that the white-haired person sends the black-haired person. The loss of Joe Bryant in old age is truly poignant.
Born in the United States in October 1954, Joe Bryant entered the NBA Draft in 1975 and was drafted by the Warriors with the 14th pick in the first round before being traded to the 76ers immediately. During Joe Bryant's 17-year career, he played for the 76ers, Clippers, Rockets and a number of foreign teams.
Joe Bryant is taller than Kobe Bryant, he is 2.07 meters tall, and plays as a big forward or center forward. Joe Bryant's career was not as good as his son's, and he spent most of his time on the bench, averaging just 11.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Joe Bryant has never won a championship in his career, and he has only one Finals experience, helping the 76ers reach the Finals in 1977, but unfortunately lost to the Blazers.
Joe Bryant has 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son, and Bryant is his youngest child and only son. Joe Bryant and Bryant's relationship would have been great, but because of Vanessa, they were estranged. Joe Bryant and his wife didn't want Kobe and Vanessa to be in love, and neither of them was there when Kobe and Vanessa were at their wedding.
After all, it is father and son, and after Kobe Bryant insisted on marrying Vanessa, their relationship gradually eased over time. But because of one thing, the relationship between the two sides has once again become deadlocked. In 2013, Kobe Bryant bought a 3.2 million mansion for Vanessa's parents, and Kobe's parents were moved and wanted to buy a mansion. Bryant believes that his parents already have a mansion and do not need to buy it again. Kobe Bryant was reluctant to buy a mansion for his parents, and Kobe's mother came up with other ways to auction off nearly 900 souvenirs such as Kobe's high school jerseys, training supplies, clothing, letters, All-Star rings, and championship rings.
Kobe Bryant's parents' approach made Kobe Bryant furious, he took his parents to court, and finally under the mediation of the court, Kobe Bryant and his parents reached a settlement. This incident made Kobe's parents even more dissatisfied with Vanessa, believing that she had provoked trouble and ruined their relationship with Kobe.
Kobe Bryant's memorial service, Kobe's parents and 2 sisters were present, but they didn't have much communication with Vanessa. After Kobe Left, Kobe's parents and Vanessa went along. Bryant's sister was still communicating with Vanessa. Kobe Bryant's legacy belongs to Vanessa and her 3 daughters. In this regard, Kobe's parents are also not in contention. Perhaps in the eyes of Kobe's parents, the son is no longer there, and what is the point of more inheritance?
Although there are still 3 granddaughters, Kobe's parents and 3 granddaughters are not very close, and can even be said to be estranged. Kobe Bryant's parents have always been dissatisfied with Vanessa, and after Kobe left, Vanessa had no intention of repairing the relationship between the two sides. Vanessa's 3 daughters all listen to their mothers, and since Vanessa and Kobe's parents do not interact, their relationship with their grandparents is naturally estranged.