It is a sad day for the world of sports, and an even sadder day for the city of Chicago.
Norm Van Lier, one of the greatest players in Bulls history (yes, there were some BEFORE Michael Jordan), was found dead in his Chicago apartment today. He was 61 years of age.
The cause of death has not yet been revealed, pending a report by the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
Van Lier had most recently been working as a Bulls analyst for ComcastSportsnet Chicago after ten-year history of playing for the Bulls.
He did not arrive for a scheduled post-game appearance after the Bulls / Nets game on Wednesday night.
A Chicago Fire Department squad conducted a wellness check after no one had been able to reach Van Lier. They discovered his body shortly before 1 p.m., and Norm Van Lier was pronounced dead at the scene.
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