"48 minutes of INTENSITY." Norm Van Lier is one of the best guards in Bulls franchise history. We honor his induction into the Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor on November 22. | Chicago Bulls

"Scrappy, tough, and aggressive." Oscar Robertson penned these words for Norm Van Lier, who will officially join our Ring of Honor on Saturday. | Chicago Bulls

🏀🎂On April 1, 1947 the late Norm Van Lier was born in East Liverpool, Ohio. The Chicago Bulls selected Van Lier in the 3rd round of the 1969 NBA draft, but immediately traded him to the Cincinnati Royals, with whom he led the NBA in assists in 1971. The Bulls reacquired Van Lier during the 1971–72 season, and he remained with the Bulls until 1978, appearing in 3 All-Star games over the course of 6 seasons. Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman" for his tenacity and aggression, Van Lier was one of the mos