‘One of a kind’ NBA champion and broadcaster Bill Walton dies at 71

• Center won championships with Portland and Boston
• Walton became a popular broadcaster after playing career

Hall of fame basketball star and two-time NBA champion Bill Walton has died of cancer at the age of 71, the NBA announced on Monday.

Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. 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."