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Chicago Bulls name Horace Grant as special advisor

By The Sports Xchange
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (R) passes the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (L) during the first half of their NBA game at the United Center on October 27, 2015 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (R) passes the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (L) during the first half of their NBA game at the United Center on October 27, 2015 in Chicago. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI | License Photo

The Chicago Bulls named Horace Grant as a special advisor to the team's president and chief operating officer on Wednesday.

As an NBA Goodwill Ambassador for six years, Grant has appeared on behalf of the league more than 85 times in 14 countries, including China, Brazil, Spain, Mozambique and the Philippines. He will continue to work with the NBA and represent the league internationally.

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Grant, 50, joins Scottie Pippen and Toni Kukoc as special advisors to Bulls president and COO Michael Reinsdorf. Grant's new role begins in October.

"Horace is an incredible ambassador for the game of basketball," Reinsdorf said in a statement. "His ability to engage an audience, whether he is in a boardroom or a community center, will be invaluable to me and everyone at the Bulls as we continuously look for ways to grow our relationships with fans, corporate partners and civic groups.

"Every time we are together, he always has fantastic stories about his days with the Bulls, but he is also eager to share about his life today with his family and his travels with the NBA. Horace will bring a terrific energy to his role at the Bulls."

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A 17-year veteran of the NBA, Grant spent seven seasons playing for the Bulls (1987-94). Originally selected by the Bulls with the 10th overall pick of the 1987 NBA draft, Grant played a key role in the team's first three-peat championship run (1991-93). He also earned a fourth NBA title in 2001 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

"The Chicago Bulls have always had a special place in my heart and it means so much to be part of the family again," Grant said. "The team has given me memories that will last a lifetime and I am looking forward to creating even more in this new role. Serving as an NBA Goodwill Ambassador for the last six years has provided me with the opportunity to serve as a liaison between the league, fans and players, and I am excited to bring that experience and knowledge to the Bulls."

Grant, a 6-foot-10 power forward and center, appeared in 546 games with Chicago and averaged 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.08 steals and 1.06 blocks. He played in 1,165 NBA games, averaging 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists, ending his career with the Lakers in 2004.

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