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Emmy-winning sports broadcaster and former UCLA player Bill Walton has died. He was 71. The NBA announced his passing through commissioner Adam Silver. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” he said in a statement. “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.
Walton played for the UCLA Bruins, leading them to the NCAA championships in 1972 and 1973. The team had an 88-game winning streak in those years. Walton was first overall pick in the 1974 draft, going to the Portland Trail Blazers. He also played for the Celtics, for San…
