Bill Walton, Basketball Hall of Famer, Dies at 71

Legendary Center Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Two-Time NBA Champion, Two-Time NCAA Champion

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, one of the greatest players in college basketball history, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. The announcement of his death was made by the NBA. Walton, who won two national championships at UCLA and two NBA championships with the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers, was known for his exceptional defense and rebounding ability. He was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player in 1978 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Walton's death comes just two days after the Pac-12 conference, where he played at UCLA, lost its final competitive breath. His passing leaves a void in the basketball world, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of players.