A prolific scorer and rebounder, in 1958 he delivered one of the most remarkable performances in playoff history. Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• A prolific scorer and rebounder, in 1958 he delivered one of the most remarkable performances in playoff history.S1

• Bob Pettit, one of the earliest stars of the NBA and the first man to win the MVP award, has died aged 93.S2