The basketball community is mourning the loss of former NBA player and coach Joe Wolf, who sadly passed away at the age of 59. His passing has come as a shock to many, as he was still relatively young compared to others in the sport.
Joe Wolf was a former NBA player who played for seven teams over an 11-year career. He was also a standout player at the University of North Carolina and later became a coach, most recently serving as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League affiliate.
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Joe Wolf’s death on Thursday. In an official statement posted on their Twitter account, they expressed, “We send our deepest condolences to Joe’s family and friends. The Bucks and Herd will always be grateful to Joe for his hard work and commitment to our organization. He will be missed.”
He was a great basketball player in college in 1987. He scored 1,231 points at North Carolina. The LA Clippers picked him 13th in the NBA Draft. Joe played for teams like Denver, Charlotte, and Milwaukee, where he grew up. He helped his high school team win three state titles.
The cause of Joe Wolf’s death was not officially announced, but it was reported that he suffered an apparent heart attack. His passing is a significant loss to the basketball community. His contributions to the game, both as a player and as a coach, will be remembered for years to come.
NBA community mourns the loss of Joe Wolf
The NBA community is in mourning following the tragic passing of former player and coach Joe Wolf. The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the league as players, coaches, and fans alike express their condolences and remember the impact he had on the game.
@coach_mac4 shared, “RIP to my friend Joe Wolf who passed away today, way too early. Great player at UNC & in the NBA, helluva good Coach, one of the best Men I’ve ever known. Prayers my friend.”
NBA podcaster @inallairness tweeted, “Terribly saddened to learn of Joe Wolf’s passing. Gone way too soon. Here’s our evergreen conversation from 2013. We discussed his life in hoops. RIP, Joe.”
@OlSavageLarry wrote, “I was so sad to hear earlier this evening of the passing of former Tar Heel basketball player Joe Wolf at only 59 years of age. He was a key member of some really fine Carolina teams under Deam Smith. He was my mom’s favorite Tar Heel, and I sure dread informing her of his death.”
