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.

Love not only set an attitude for the Bulls in his nine seasons, but was an elite force on both ends of the floor. That's why he had his number hanging from the rafters at the United Center. Love died on Monday,