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NBA Star Chet Walker Dies At 84

Chet Walker waits to be interviewed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Walker, a seven-time All-Star forward who helped Wilt Chamberlain a

Chet Walker, a seven-time All-Star forward known for his contributions to the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls, has passed away at the age of 84. The National Basketball Players Association confirmed Walker's death, with tributes pouring in from various basketball organizations.

Walker, nicknamed 'The Jet,' had an illustrious career in the NBA, boasting career averages of 18.2 points and 7.1 rebounds over 13 seasons. He was a key player in the 76ers' 1967 NBA title win alongside legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Billy Cunningham.

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