May 5 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican basketball ⁠great Jose "Piculin" Ortiz has died at the age of 62 after ⁠battling colorectal cancer for several years, the Puerto Rico Basketball ‌Federation confirmed on Tuesday.

"Today, Puerto Rico loses more than an athlete. It loses a legend. Thank you for so much joy and for representing our flag with pride," the Puerto Rico ​Basketball Federation said on X. "Your legacy will live ⁠on in every court and ⁠in every generation you inspired."