2010 NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant’s Dad Joe Watches Son in Rare Appearance

Kobe Bryant's father, "Jellybean" Joe Bryant, took in his son in a Lakers uniform for the first time in five years. Bryant was in attendance while Kobe went off for 39 points in the Lakers 95-92 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to open a 2-0 series lead. Kobe and Joe shared a special moment after the game when the two embraced after the Thunder's attempt at a game-tying three pointer came up short. Joe Bryant's schedule has taken him all over the globe but Kobe's pops finally got to sit down courtside and watch his son help the Lakers take a commanding series lead. Begin Slideshow

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