Norm Van Lier Biography

Fast Facts

• Played college basketball for St․ Francis University
• The Chicago Bulls picked him in the third round of the 1969 NBA Draft, but he was immediately traded to the Cincinnati Royals
• In addition to his well-remembered time with the Chicago Bulls, he played for the NBA's Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks
• Was a popular defensive player for the Chicago Bulls in the 1970s
• After retiring from the NBA, he covered the Bulls on the television and radio as an analyst
• Enjoyed listening to the music of the Rolling Stones and Chicago
• His fiery, tenacious play earned him the nickname "Stormin' Norman․"
• Served as the assistant coach of the World Basketball League's Worcester Counts in 1989
• His favorite color was blue, his favorite food was lobster tails, his favorite time of the year was fall and his favorite sot to vacation was Jamaica
• In 1977, he made a full-court shot against the San Antonio Spurs