Joe Wolf, Former NBA Player and Esteemed Coach, Dies at 59

The Milwaukee Bucks announced the unexpected passing of Joe Wolf, a basketball legend in Wisconsin and a respected figure in the NBA community.

Joe Wolf, a Wisconsin native, led Kohler High School to three state championships and was named the greatest high school basketball player in Wisconsin history by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2005.
Wolf played for North Carolina under legendary coach Dean Smith, co-captaining the team with Kenny Smith and making significant NCAA tournament appearances.
Drafted 13th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1987, Wolf had an 11-year NBA career playing for seven different teams, including the Denver Nuggets, Charlotte Hornets, and Orlando Magic.
After retiring as a player, Wolf transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, and most recently the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks' G League affiliate.
Wolf's sudden death at age 59 has left the basketball community in mourning, with many remembering him for his positivity, dedication, and significant contributions to the sport both on and off the court.