Only four Bull people in Bulls past have had their jerseys retired, including Bob Love.
Longtime Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love died on Monday after a fight with cancer, the team announced.
He was 81.
Bob Love, who had fought for years with cancers, passed away today in Chicago at the age of 81. photograph. tweets. com/3EBUO9UTmp
— Chicago Bulls ( @chicagobulls ) November 19, 2024
“Bob was a real legend and a favorite part of our family, ” the Bulls said in a speech, in part. “During his nine extraordinary seasons with the Bulls, Bob was a three-time NBA All-Star, a tough defender and a core of our team. He dedicated himself to charitable causes and helped many life with his motivational speeches, becoming an encouraging number and a passionate bull ' group advocate. We are forever grateful for his enduring efforts and reputation both on and off the jury in Chicago. ”
The Cincinnati Royals selected Love for his NBA debut the next year in the third round of the draft, which was in Cleveland. After two decades with the company, Love landed in Milwaukee dimly before joining the Bulls during the 1968-69 plan.
During his nine months with the business, he immediately established a dominance over the company. The local of Louisiana had 21 on average. 3 positions and 6. 8 innings per activity while earning three All-Star glances, two All-NBA team and three all-defensive team honors with the Bulls. Like also helped the Bulls reach the Eastern Conference finals half in 1974 and 1975, which were the team's most recent playoff run.
Like jumped round during his last year in the group during the 1976-77 time, playing for the Bulls, the New York Knicks and the Seattle SuperSonics before he retired. In full, he averaged 17. 6 factors and 5. 9 touchdowns in 789 sports over his 11 times in the NBA.
Love racked up 12,623 details with the Bulls, which is the third-most in team history behind even Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan. His No. was retired by The Bulls. He now has his shirt raised at the United Center for the second time in team record. Like eventually became a team embassy and a motivational speaker in the Chicago area despite having a stutter growing up.
" I talk about not giving up, not playing the victim in existence, and holding on to your ambitions," Love said in 2015, via the Bulls. " Never let anyone tell you that you ca n't succeed. I aspired to be like Dr. Martin Luther King; I wanted to be a great listener. Although I could n't, I did have those dreams and remained committed to them all my life. I often picture myself in front of thousands of people when I get there. King or John Kennedy. Those were my soldiers.
Everyone has a challenge that they must overcome in existence. I'm an instance. No matter what anyone says, keep your aspirations alive. "
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