Bulls name ex-star Horace Grant as special adviser

The Chicago Bulls has named Horace Grant as a special adviser to the team's president and chief operating officer.

As an NBA Goodwill Ambassador for six years, Grant has appeared on behalf of the league more than 85 times in 14 countries, including China, Brazil, Spain, Mozambique and the Philippines. 

He will continue to work with the NBA and represent the league internationally.

Grant, 50, joins Scottie Pippen and Toni Kukoc as special advisers to Bulls president and COO Michael Reinsdorf. Grant's new role begins in October. — Reuters