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Puerto Rican basketball legend Ortiz dies at 62

Puerto Rican basketball Hall of Famer José 'Piculín' Ortiz has died at the age of 62 after battling colorectal cancer.

Ortiz, a legendary player who competed in four Olympic Games and played in both the NBA and Spanish League, passed away early Tuesday morning at 04:03 GMT. The Puerto Rican basketball icon was a member of the International Basketball Hall of Fame and played for prestigious European clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona. hiddenlangkawi.club

During his career, Ortiz represented Puerto Rico in four Olympic Games: Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996, and Athens 2004. His death marks a significant loss for the basketball world, especially in Puerto Rico and Spain where he made his mark as a professional player.