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Heartbroken fans flood Bill Walton's final Instagram post of him meeting Victor Wembanyama with tributes following NBA Hall of Famer's death
Bill Walton's final Instagram post has gone viral among fans following his death at the age of 71.
Walton, an NBA Hall of Fame center and legendary commentator, died after a battle with cancer Monday.
Following the basketball icon's death over Memorial Day weekend, heartbroken fans flooded the comments section of his final Instagram post to mourn the sport's loss.
Walton had shared his last post on the social media platform 13 weeks before his death, seemingly expressing his excitement over one of the NBA's greatest rising stars.
He had posted a photo of himself and Victor Wembanyama, last year's No. 1 overall draft pick, simply writing the Frenchman's name in the caption.
Fans shared tributes in the comments of Bill Walton's final Instagram post after his death
The 7-foot-4 20-year-old towered over Walton as he smiled down at the 6-foot-11 former center, who has his back to the camera. NBA commissioner Adam Silver could also be seen deep in conversation in the background.
Fans flooded the comments with messages honoring the NBA great. Some hailed him as the 'best all-round hoops commentator.'
Wembanyama, who was described as an 'alien' by LeBron James, was the most nailed-on No. 1 pick since the Lakers legend himself 21 years ago.
Walton would regularly share photos of himself with NBA stars, both past and present, including Shaquille O'Neal, Damian Lillard and the late Bill Russell, who he paid tribute to on what would have been his 90th birthday in February.
Walton, survived by his wife Lori and sons Adam, Nate, Luke and Chris, was a two-time NBA champion, winning one title with the Portland Trail Blazers and another with the Boston Celtics.
He is also one of the greatest college basketball players of all time, winning three consecutive national college player of the year awards between 1972 and 1974 and two NCAA titles with the UCLA Bruins.
Walton, who was enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 1993, was larger than life, both on the court and off.
After retiring, Walton overcame a stutter to thrive on the microphone, winning a Sports Emmy in 1991 and being named one of the top 50 sports broadcasters of all-time in 2009.
The NBA hall of fame center and commentator died at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer
Basketball fans flooded the comments section of his Instagram post to mourn the sport's loss
His NBA career - disrupted by chronic foot injuries - lasted only 468 games with Portland, the San Diego and eventually Los Angeles Clippers and Boston. He averaged 13.3 points and 10.5 rebounds in those games.
'Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,' Commissioner 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.
'Bill then translated his infectious enthusiasm and love for the game to broadcasting, where he delivered insightful and colorful commentary which entertained generations of basketball fans.
'But what I will remember most about him was his zest for life. He was a regular presence at league events - always upbeat, smiling ear to ear and looking to share his wisdom and warmth.
'I treasured our close friendship, envied his boundless energy and admired the time he took with every person he encountered.
Walton was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers and won his first NBA championship in Oregon
Walton (far right) with Celtics teammates Danny Ainge, Rick Carlisle and Larry Bird in 1986
Walton (left) overcame a stutter to thrive on the microphone, winning a Sports Emmy in 1991
'As a cherished member of the NBA family for 50 years, Bill will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him. My heartfelt condolences to Bill's wife, Lori; his sons, Adam, Nate, Luke and Chris; and his many friends and colleagues.'
Walton was selected with the No. 1 pic in the 1974 NBA draft, and won his first NBA Championship with the Trail Blazers three years later.
After struggling with those foot problems, Walton's career took off again when he signed with the Celtics in 1985 for two seasons. Alongside Larry Bird, Walton collected his second NBA Championship in 1986.
He was the NBA's MVP in the 1977-78 season and a member of both the NBA's 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.