Some very sad news here, as the previous Chicago Bulls broadcaster & guard, 3 time all-star Norm Van Lier, was uncovered having died Thursday afternoon in his house – at the age of sixty-one. Norm Van Lier, who started his NBA in 1969 with Cincinnati, then went on to pass more than 6 seasons with Chicago Bulls before, in 1979, ending with Milwaukee. His career finished with with 8,770 points and 5,217 assists – not half bad!
Norm Van Lier, or Stormin Norman, in action
The fire department were dispatched to Norm Van Lier’s home after a request for a well being check was issued. Lier was found not to be responding just prior to one PM. At the scene, he was sadly pronounced dead officially, and this was seconded by Cook County’s examiners office. Norm Van Lier served as a defensive standout and a highly popular fixture, and he was dubbed “Stormin’ Norman” – probably due to his fiesty and furious play style. You’ll be missed, Stormin’ Norman.