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.
GREAT SHOW: Former teammates Kevin McHale, Bill Walton and Danny Ainge take part in last night’s ceremony honoring the Celtics’ 1986, 1976 and 1966 championship teams.
BOSTON, MA – June 10: NBC sports Mike Gorman chats with ex Celtic Bill Walton (L) as the Celtics take on the Warriors in game 4 of the NBA Championships at the Boston Garden on June 10, 2022 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BIG KIDS: Kevin McHale, left, and Bill Walton practice during the 1985-86 Celtics’ championship season.
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 13: Members of the Boston Celtics 1986 championship team Kevin McHale, Bill Walton and Danny Ainge are honored at halftime of the game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at TD Garden on April 13, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
Former Celtics M.L. Carr and Bill Walton chat at the ’Teaming Up For Kids’ event last night.
BIG CHEER: Bill Walton cheers during the Celtics’ big second-half comeback last night.
BANNER EVENING: Celtics greats, from left, Charlie Scott, Bill Walton, Danny Ainge and Jo Jo White share laughs during a celebration of the team’s championships at the Liberty Hotel Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Staff photo by Christopher Evans
BIG COMPLIMENT: Bill Walton enjoyed his brief stays with the Celtics, both on the court and behind the microphone.
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