NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit dies at 93

Bob Pettit, one of the NBA’s earliest stars and once the league’s all-time leading scorer, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday. He was 93 years old.

No cause of death was provided for Pettit.

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Bob Pettit, a sleek, skilled big man who revolutionized the forward position during his career. The 11-time NBA All-Star and 2-time MVP retired as the all-time leading scorer in NBA history and left an enduring legacy. He… pic.twitter.com/YNtR5axLNZ

— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) September 24, 2026

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