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Chet Walker, Bulls Hall of Famer who helped initiate change in the NBA, dies at 84

Chet Walker spent less than half of his 13 NBA seasons that led to a Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Bulls. And yet his durability and scoring dependability over those six seasons for one of the franchise’s most memorable eras cemented his status as one of the Bulls’ all-time greats. Walker, who averaged 20.6 points while missing just 18 games and making four All-Star teams while in ...
Chet Walker speaks during the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on Sept. 7, 2012, in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Chet Walker spent less than half of his 13 NBA seasons that led to a Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Bulls.

And yet his durability and scoring dependability over those six seasons for one of the franchise’s most memorable eras cemented his status as one of the Bulls’ all-time greats.

Walker, who averaged 20.6 points while missing just 18 games and making four All-Star teams while in Chicago, has died, the Bulls confirmed to

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