Bill Walton, who played in the NBA for 14 years as a center known for his efficient rebounding and passing skills, has died at the age of 71 due to colon cancer.
Bill Walton was a champion, to say the least. He won championships at every level in his basketball career. He was a high school state champion, a two-time national champion at UCLA, and a two-time NBA champion while playing for the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics.
After his prolific basketball career, Walton also became a prominent game analyst in the sport of basketball at both the collegiate and NBA levels. He called NBA and college games on networks such as NBC, ESPN, CBS, and the Pac-12. He used his own experiences and basketball expertise to lead and guide his remarkable analyst career.
Through the ups and downs of Walton\\\'s basketball career, having dealt with adversity, injuries, and all the other challenges that come with sports, Bill Walton will be remembered as one of basketball\\\'s greatest players.
