Orlando Magic Mourns the Loss of Joe Wolf

Joe Wolf passed unexpectedly on Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks said in a statement. Wolf was most recently an assistant coach of the WIsconsin Herd, the Bucks' G League affiliate, and played with the Magic in 1995-96.

Joe Wolf passed unexpectedly on Thursday evening. Wolf was 59. / Getty Images

The Orlando Magic are mourning the loss of Joe Wolf, a former big man who played with the Magic in 1995-96, after his unexpected passing on Thursday, September 26.

News of Wolf's passing was shared by the Milwaukee Bucks, who Wolf was currently serving as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks' NBA G League affiliate.

"The Orlando Magic are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Wolf," the Magic's official PR account posted on Thursday evening. "Our deepest condolences to the entire Wolf family."

The @OrlandoMagic are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Wolf. Wolf played for the Magic during the 1995-96 campaign.

Our deepest condolences to the entire Wolf family. https://t.co/Wnhr29G483

— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) September 26, 2024

Wolf's career spanned 592 games as a player in the NBA for seven different franchises. Wolf appeared in 63 games, making eight starts during the 1995-96 season. That season, the Magic won 60 games and made it to the Eastern Conference Champions, eventually losing to the Chicago Bulls.

It was great to be back in Orlando, see old teammates and celebrate "The Big Fella," @SHAQ. https://t.co/xkmOHtf73k

— Joe Wolf (@joewolf24) February 14, 2024

From Kohler, Wisconsin, Wolf was drafted in the first round with the 13th overall selection of the 1987 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.

He spent 37 years in basketball – 12 years as a player, and 25 as a coach at various levels.

Wolf was 59.