NBA legend Bill Walton dies of cancer: ‘Truly one of a kind’
NBA legend Bill Walton has died of cancer. He was 71.
The NBA announced the Hall of Famer’s passing on Monday. The player and then longtime broadcaster faced a “prolonged battle with cancer,” the NBA said.
“Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
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“As a cherished member of the NBA family for 50 years, Bill will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him,” Silver said.
Walton won a title with the Boston Celtics.
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