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In the final analysis, Joe Bryant’s life was defined by a circularity. He started in Philadelphia, traveled the world to showcase his talents, and eventually returned to his roots to give back to the game that gave him everything. He was a father, a coach, a legend, and a Philly icon. While the world may remember him through the lens of his son’s global stardom, those who stood on the court with him will remember the man who taught them that basketball was, above all else, a beautiful way to live.
