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I Am the Greatest (Athlete)
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American Sports Nicknames
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Also Known As William Theodore Walton III
Born November 5, 1952 • California
Died May 27, 2024 (aged 71)
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player • Basketball Hall of Fame (1993)

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