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William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and television sportscaster. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston ...
May 28, 2024 · Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, has died after a prolonged fight against cancer, the NBA says.
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May 27, 2024 · Bill Walton, a Hall of Fame center who authored a career that was triumphant and tragic, as well as colorful and controversial, died Monday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer, the...
May 27, 2024 · Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at UCLA, two NBA championships in Portland and Boston and later put the “color” in color commentator, died Monday ...
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May 27, 2024 · The Hall of Fame center won two NBA titles, one NCAA title and was a three-time national player of the year at UCLA. He was known for his unique skills, infectious enthusiasm and zest for life.
May 27, 2024 · The former UCLA and NBA star passed away after a battle with cancer, according to the NBA. He was a two-time champion, Finals MVP, broadcaster and a beloved personality in the basketball community.
May 27, 2024 · Basketball legend Bill Walton, one of the sport's most colorful personalities, has died. The NBA announced today that the 71-year-old had a prolonged fight with cancer.
