Basketball Hall of Fame member Bob Pettit has passed away at the age of 93.

Legendary player of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Bob Pettit passed away at the age of 94. This was announced on September 24 by the press service of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

"The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Bob Pettit, a technical and graceful man who revolutionized the forward position during his career," a statement on the X social network said. Twitter).

Pettit had an outstanding career, participated 11 times in the NBA All-Star Games and was twice recognized as the league's most valuable player. At the time of his performances, he was ranked first in the list of the most productive players in the history of the association.

One of the main achievements of the basketball player was the victory in the 1958 NBA championship. " "Playing for the St. Louis Hawks", Pettit led the club to the title, winning the final series over the "Boston Celtics".

The Hall of Fame emphasized the importance of his legacy, calling the athlete "a true giant of the game." Representatives of the organization expressed their condolences over the death of the basketball player, whose professionalism and skill changed the perception of the role of a tall player on the court.