NBA Hall of Famer Bob Pettit, a pioneering figure in basketball history, has passed away. Known for his dominance on the court, he became the first-ever NBA Most Valuable Player and was selected as an All-Star 11 times, including a championship-winning season with the St. Louis Hawks in 1958. Pettit’s legacy as one of the game’s greatest players and influential leaders endures.


NBA legend Bob Pettit, the league's first MVP and an 11-time All-Star who led the Hawks to the 1958 championship, has died at age 93.