Chet Walker, a seven-time All-Star forward who helped Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers win the 1967 NBA title and later starred for the Chicago Bulls, has died.
He was 84.The National Basketball Players Association confirmed Walker's death, according to NBA .com. The 76ers, Bulls and National Basketball Retired Players Association also extended their condolences on social media on Saturday.Walker was part of Chicago's inaugural class for its Ring of Honor in January."His skill, dedication and contributions to the game made a lasting impact on the sport of basketball and the city of Chicago," the Bulls said in their statement.
The 6-foot-7 Walker was selected by Syracuse in the second round of the 1962 NBA draft. He averaged 12.3 points in his first season before the Nationals moved to Philadelphia and were renamed the 76ers.In his fifth season, Walker averaged 19.3 points and 8.1 rebounds in 81 games. With Chamberlain, Hal Greer, Billy Cunningham and Walker leading the way, the deep 76ers went 68-13 during the regular season.
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