Kobe Bryant nephew rumors overshadowed Carter Bryant's basketball-playing dad
Carter Bryant is making a name for himself as a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs. Rumors circulated that he is related to Kobe Bryant, but this is not the case. His father, D'Cean Bryant, was a college basketball player and coach, while Carter's upbringing in a deaf community has influenced his unique approach to the game.
- ▪Carter Bryant is a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs.
- ▪Rumors about him being Kobe Bryant's nephew are false.
- ▪His father, D'Cean Bryant, played college basketball and later became a coach.
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