Kobe's dad, who passed away in July 2024, sparked his early passion for basketball. They watched and analyzed game footage together, attended Joe's games, and even met NBA legends like Magic ...

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Kobe Bryant said his mum, not his dad, shaped his on-court persona: "She's more like a pit bull" (© Eileen Blass-USA TODAY via Imagn Content Services, LLC) Julian Eschenbach.