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Bob Pettit, NBA's First-Ever MVP, Dies at 93

Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA, was the first player to win the league's Most Valuable Player award.

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Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first player to win the league's Most Valuable Player award, has died at the age of 93, according to BBC Sport.

Pettit's death marks the loss of one of professional basketball's pioneering figures from the league's formative years. The report did not provide additional details on the circumstances of his death or funeral arrangements.

As the inaugural winner of the NBA MVP award, Pettit holds a distinct place in the league's history, having set a standard during a period when professional basketball was still establishing itself in North America. His achievements are widely regarded as part of the foundation on which the modern NBA was built.

Tributes from the basketball community are expected in the coming days as former players, teams and league figures reflect on Pettit's legacy and his role in shaping the sport's early era.

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