Paul Westphal, a five-time All-Star, a three-time All-NBA first-team selection and a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member, died Saturday at the age of 70, according to the Phoenix Suns.
In August 2020, Westphal was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Westphal, born on Nov. 30, 1950, was a naive of Torrance, California. After growing up in Southern California, he attended the University of Southern California to play basketball.
The Boston Celtics drafted Westphal with the 10th pick overall in the 1972 NBA Draft. He spent three seasons with the Celtics that included winning a NBA title in 1974.