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WWE legend and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan's ex-wife
Juanita Vanoy
mourns the sudden demise of
NBA legend Bob Love
following his long-fought battle with cancer. Love was one of the highly recognized NBA veterans with a rich legacy to his name. On Monday, the Bulls announced his passing. Love was 81. His death created a blanket of grief among fans and the NBA fraternity.
Juanita Vanoy mourns Bob Love’s passing
Basketball icon Bob Love is no more. The former Chicago Bulls forward and three-time All-Star, who enjoyed an 11-season NBA career, died on Monday. As The Bulls confirmed his death, an outpouring of tributes from fans and players stormed the internet. Love leaves behind a remarkable legacy, having made a lasting impact on the game before retiring from basketball.
Michael Jordan's ex-wife Juanita Vanoy has recently taken to her Instagram story to share her heartfelt tribute to the legend. “RIP,” she wrote.
Several NBA legends also mourned the loss of Love. On Tuesday evening, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal also gave their heartfelt tribute to the NBA legend. "That's an incredible story," Barkley said. "We talked about this on the podcast today: I always think it's important for Me, Kenny and Shaq, and all the players going forward and who have played, to thank these guys for doing all the heavy lifting. We're so lucky and blessed because of guys like this."
He went on to add, "We lost Bill Walton, the great Oscar Robertson. I think it's always important for us to appreciate these older guys who made it possible for us to have the great lives that we've had."
Joining the conversation at Inside The NBA crew, O'Neal responded, "First off, my condolences to his family. I've heard the name before but never saw him play. I agree with (Charles), it's very important for us to thank the guys that paved the way for us."
Love averaged 21.3 points and 6.8 rebounds during his nine seasons with The Chicago Bulls. Following his sudden demise, The Bulls gave a heartfelt tribute in retrospect to the legend’s astounding career. "With his No. 10 jersey hanging in the United Center rafters, his on-court achievements are forever etched in history, but Bob's impact transcended basketball," the Bulls said in the statement.
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The loss of Love has created a void not only in the NBA but also among fans. He was a strong advocate for several charitable causes and motivated communities with his speeches.
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