Valley to boast an ABA presenceFury might be coached by 'Jellybean' Bryant
The father of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is a key partner in launching the Phoenix Fury, an American Basketball Association expansion team.
Former NBA player Joe "Jellybean" Bryant might coach the Fury, although the Los Angeles resident said Thursday that he remains "undecided."
The potential of Bryant's move surprised even Kobe, who heard the news through the media and called, saying, "Hey, Dad, you're going to Phoenix?"
Bryant is the Fury's operational director and will join CEO Xavier Mitchell at Phoenix Greenway High at 9 a.m. today to interview potential....
