NBA legend Bob Pettit, last Milwaukee Hawks player, dies at 93

Bob Pettit, an NBA Hall of Famer and the last surviving player from the Milwaukee Hawks era, has died at age 93. Pettit was drafted second overall by the Hawks in 1954, the team's final year in Milwaukee before relocating to St. Louis. He won the NBA Rookie of the Year award that season and later became the first player to surpass 20,000 career points. Pettit was an 11-time All-Star and won two MVP awards during his career. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame released a statement mourning his passing, highlighting his impact on the forward position. Pettit's legacy includes being part of the NBA's all-time anniversary teams.

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