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Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton Dies at 71, NBA Announces
May 27, 2024, 05:33 PM
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who was a two-time national champion at UCLA and won two NBA titles, died on Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced. He was 71. Walton's illustrious career included being a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, a two-time NBA All-Star, and a Sixth Man of the Year. He won championships with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977 and the Boston Celtics in 1986. Walton was also a celebrated sportscaster, known for his vibrant personality and deep knowledge of the game.
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