Legendary basketball player Bill Walton has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer, according to the NBA.

The league shared a statement on Monday confirming Walton's death, adding that he was surrounded by family.

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

The two-time NBA champion played 468 games with three teams including the Portland Trailblazers, the then-San Diego Clippers and the Boston Celtics. He won his two championships, one in 1977 with Portland and another in 1986 with the Celtics. 

You can watch his career highlights below.