‘One of a kind’ NBA champion and broadcaster Bill Walton died 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.

Walton had an impressive college career with UCLA, where he won two national titles, before he was selected No 1 overall by Portland in the 1974 NBA draft. He went on to win a championship with the Trail Blazers in 1977 and was the league MVP in 1978. But his career was hampered by foot injuries and, although he won another title with the Boston Celtics in 1986, he often struggled to stay fully fit. Despite those setbacks, he is considered one of the greatest centers in NBA history.