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Bill Walton, former UCLA star and Hall of Famer, passed away at 71 after battling cancer.
Walton was the NBA MVP in the 1977-78 season and a two-time NBA champion.
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He secured two national championships with UCLA and earned the title of national player of the year three times.
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Walton's NBA career was marred by chronic foot injuries, limiting him to 468 games.
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His standout game was the 1973 NCAA title, where he shot 21 for 22 and led UCLA to victory.
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Walton transitioned to a successful broadcasting career, winning an Emmy despite a stutter.
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He was known for his love of the Grateful Dead, often wearing their T-shirts on-air.
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Walton had a deep affection for the Pac-12 Conference, calling it the "Conference of Champions."
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