Reaction on social media to Joe Wolf's death speaks to former player's character, personality

The unexpected death of Joe Wolf, a basketball legend in the state of Wisconsin, led to an outpouring of reaction on social media Thursday.

Longtime Bucks TV announcer Jim Paschke was among those who weighed in.

Brian Butch, who himself belongs on the list of the all-time great boys basketball players in state lore, offered condolences.

Wolf played 11 years in the NBA, and multiple teams for which he played shared their thoughts.

Other reporters who saw Wolf play or otherwise knew him added tributes, too.

And still others...

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