Bill Walton Death Type Of Cancer for NBA Legend
The cause of death for NBA legend Bill Walton, who died on May 27 at the age of 71, was cancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What type of cancer did Walton have? The New York Times, citing the NBA, reported that Walton died of colon cancer. Larry Brown Sports had reported that Walton died of prostate cancer, citing the NBA’s press release. But that release did not specify the type of cancer.
In the press release on May 27, the NBA announced that “two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away today at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.”
“Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. He added, “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. My heartfelt condolences to Bill’s wife, Lori, his sons Adam, Nate, Luke, and Chris, and his many friends and colleagues.”
“We have lost one of the greatest players and personalities that this franchise, this sport and this region have ever known,” the Los Angeles Clippers wrote on X as tributes flowed for Walton.
The NBA Commissioner Remembered Bill Walton’s ‘Infectious Enthusiasm’ & ‘Love for the Game’
“As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position,” Silver wrote. “His unique all-around skills made him a dominant force at UCLA and led to an NBA regular-season and Finals MVP, two NBA championships, and a spot on the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams.”
He continued, “Bill then translated his infectious enthusiasm and love for the game to broadcasting, where he delivered insightful and colorful commentary, which entertained generations of basketball fans. But what I will remember most about him was his zest for life.”
According to Silver, Walton “was a regular presence at league events – always upbeat, smiling ear to ear and willing to share his wisdom and warmth. I treasured our close friendship, envied his boundless energy, and admired the time he took with every person he encountered.”
CNN reported that Walton’s sons all played college basketball, and Luke Walton “won two NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers.”
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Bill Walton was one of the most consequential players of his era. A Hall of Famer, Most Valuable Player, and two-time NBA Champion, Walton could do it all, possessing great timing, complete vision of the floor, excellent fundamentals, and was of one of the greatest passing big…
Julius Erving, “Dr. J,” wrote on X, “I am sad today hearing that my comrade & one of the sports worlds most beloved champions & characters has passed. Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him & to work with him was a blessing in my life. Sorry for your loss Walton family. We’ll miss him too. Doc.” bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw bilw
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