NBA legend and hometown Portland Trailblazer Bill Walton has died of cancer related issues.
Sad; though I wasn't crazy about his delivery during his broadcasting days or his eccentricities (or his attitude with team doctors over his injuries) he was a figurehead among the community and gave back far more than he received. Rest well, big guy.
https://nypost.com/2024/05/27/sports/bill-walton-legendary-nba-player-and-broadcaster-dead-at-71/
I liked hearing him call basketball games. Entertaining fellow. It's rare to find a hippie athlete. RIP.