Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love has passed away following a battle with cancer, the team announced. He was 81 years old.
"Bob is one of the original Bulls greats," Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago Bulls chairman, said in a statement. "During his nine seasons with the Bulls, Bob became a cornerstone of the franchise, and his tenacious defense set high standards for competition and toughness."
"Toughness was not only a trademark of Bob’s play on the court, but also apparent in his resiliency throughout his basketball career.