Bob Love was one of the first names to become synonymous with greatness and the Chicago Bulls. A three-time All-Star who spent nine of his 11 seasons in the NBA playing for Chicago, Love was the second Bulls player to ever have his jersey retired by the organization.

Former Chicago Bulls forward Bob Love, who was a three-time All-Star with the team, has died on Monday after a battle with cancer, the organization said.

The basketball community is mourning the loss of Bob Love, a Chicago Bulls legend and three-time NBA All-Star, who passed away at the age of 81. Love's death came after a prolonge