CEBU, Philippines — Si Bill Walton, kanhi NBA champion ug MVP nga usa sab ka sikat nga TV commentator, namatay kagahapong adlawa human sa taud-taud niining pakigbisog batok sa sakit nga kanser.
Human sa dalaygon niyang karera uban sa UCLA, si Walton midaog sa una iyang kampiyonato sa NBA sul-ot ang uniporme sa Portland Trail Blazers niadtong 1977.
Gibayaw siyang MVP sa liga sunod tuig.
Nakaduwa sab siya uban sa Clippers didto sa San Diego ug Los Angeles sa wala ma motapon sa Boston Celtics diin iyang nasakmit ang ikaduha niyang titulo niadtong 1986.
Human sa mabulokon niyang karera isip player, si Walton nahimong usa ka popular nga broadcaster sa college ug NBA basketball.
“Bill Walton was truly one of a kind. As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position. 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," padayag pa ni NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
"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," dugang pa ni Silver.