Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith and went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, died unexpectedly Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced.
Wolf, an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd -- the Bucks' G League affiliate -- was 59.
"Throughout his life, Joe touched many lives and was a highly respected, adored and dedicated coach and player across the NBA," the Bucks said in a statement. "His well-regarded talent was instrumental for the Bucks and Herd over eight years with the organization, including as a player and coach.