Personal effects of the late Bill Walton will be offered at auction on June 12, spanning a legendary basketball career both as a player and commentator, it was announced.

A portion of the proceeds from the auction, hosted by Hunt Auctions , will benefit UC San Diego's orthopedic department.

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"We are pleased to be presenting this offering of Bill's memorabilia to his many fans," said Walton's widow Lori Walton. "Bill's career within the game of basketball spanned over five decades and through that time, he was always so appreciative of the fans and people that supported him from his college days at UCLA through the NBA cities of Portland, San Diego, Los Angeles and Boston."

On the auction block are a treasure trove of basketball artifact

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