Ex-Bulls mourn death of Jerry Krause
Jerry Krause, general manager of the Chicago Bulls' 1990s dynasty, died Tuesday at the age of 77.
Many of the team's former players offered their condolences upon hearing the news, including Michael Jordan, who issued a statement to The Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson:
"Jerry was (a) key figure in the Bulls' dynasty and meant so much to the Bulls, White Sox (and the) city of Chicago."
Phil Jackson, who served as the Bulls' head coach from 1987-1998, issued his own statement through the Knicks PR:
"The news of Jerry Krause's death is a sad day for the Chicago Bulls and the entire NBA community. He was a man determined to create a winning team in Chicago - his hometown. Jerry was known as "The Sleuth" for his secrecy, but it was no secret that he built the dynasty in Chicago. We, who were part of his vision in that run, remember him today."
Several other ex-Bulls, including Jamal Crawford and Bill Cartwright, offered their thoughts:
So sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Krause one of the greatest GM's in NBA history & architect of the Bulls Dynasties of the 90's #RIPJK
— Stacey King (@Stacey21King) March 21, 2017
Rest Easy...genius https://t.co/2elvFYbs21
— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) March 21, 2017
Bill Cartwright on Jerry Krause: "He changed my life."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 21, 2017
RIP to the GREAT Jerry Krause. Believed in me enough to give me my first chance to live out a dream. Prayers out to his family..
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) March 21, 2017