Bill Walton

2024 - 5 - 28

Remembering Basketball Legend Bill Walton: From Courts to Commentaries

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Discover the life and legacy of Bill Walton, from NCAA glory to NBA championships and beyond. A basketball icon and beloved commentator.

Basketball fans worldwide are mourning the loss of the legendary Bill Walton. From his stellar college career with John Wooden's UCLA Bruins to his NBA triumphs and iconic broadcasting presence, Walton left an indelible mark on the sport. Known for his towering presence on the court and colorful commentary off it, Walton's passion for basketball transcended eras.

Walton's NCAA dominance included two championship victories with UCLA, showcasing his undeniable talent and determination. Transitioning to the NBA, he secured two championships and continued to captivate audiences with his unique broadcasting style. Whether as a player or a commentator, Walton's charisma and love for the game were palpable.

Off the court, Walton was more than a sports figure; he was a symbol of positivity and joy. His infectious enthusiasm and dedication to basketball endeared him to fans globally. The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes, celebrating his impactful career and warm-hearted persona.

In memory of Bill Walton, let us honor his legacy as a versatile talent who touched the hearts of many. His remarkable journey from the courts to the commentator's booth will forever be cherished by basketball enthusiasts everywhere.

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Bill Walton death: NBA Hall of Fame player who became a star ... (New Zealand Herald)

Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died today,.

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Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer who won 2 championships, dies at 71 (CBS News)

Bill Walton, the dominant college big man who won two NBA championships and later enjoyed a successful career as a colorful sports broadcaster, has died, ...

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'One of a kind' NBA champion and broadcaster Bill Walton dies at 71 (The Guardian)

Hall of fame basketball star and two-time NBA champion Bill Walton has died of cancer at the age of 71, the NBA announced on Monday.

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Bill Walton, 71, legendary UCLA and NBA star and broadcaster, has ... (UCLA Newsroom)

Walton, who was a two-time NCAA champion with UCLA, died Monday, May 27, following a prolonged battle with cancer.

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Bill Walton, basketball Hall of Famer and colorful commentator, dies ... (CNN)

Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at UCLA, two NBA championships in Portland and Boston and later put the “color” ...

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Bill Walton Dead: NBA Star and ESPN Commentator was 71 (Variety)

Bill Walton, the NBA Hall of Famer who was a longtime commentator for ESPN and a well known superfan of the Grateful Dead, has died at 71.

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Jay Bilas remembers Bill Walton the basketball player, the man and ... (ESPN Australia)

Jay Bilas grew up idolizing Bill Walton, who was larger than life on and off the court and he was about finding the joy in others.

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Dave Boling: Remember Bill Walton as one of basketball's great ... (The Spokesman-Review)

Today's column fulfills a promise I made to Bill Walton. Not that we were buddies or anything, or that I have any extensive insights into his extraordinary ...

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Bill Walton (1952-2024) (CelticsBlog)

The former 6th Man of the Year's brilliant basketball career is only matched by his love for the game and his life lived to the fullest.

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My Bill Walton Moment (Card Chronicle)

Monday evening on PTI, in closing his appreciation of the now departed Bill Walton, Michael Wilbon said, "Everybody's got a story." To that I can attest.

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NBA Hall of Famer and Trail Blazers legend Bill Walton dies at 71 ... (OPB News)

Bill Walton was never afraid to be himself. Larger than life, only in part because of his nearly 7-foot frame, Walton was a two-time NCAA champion at UCLA, ...

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Bill Walton, NBA champion and beloved broadcaster, dies aged 71 (Aljazeera.com)

Tributes pour in for Walton, a two-time NBA champion and basketball Hall of Famer remembered as 'truly one of a kind'.

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“I Am the Luckiest Guy in the World”: Bill Walton on the Grateful ... (Relix)

Bill at Fare Thee Well (Photo: Jay Blakesberg) *** The exuberance and spirit that Bill Walton brought to bear when experiencing live music was.

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Celtics, NBA legends remember the late, great Bill Walton (CBS Boston)

The Boston Celtics, Larry Bird, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and many others sent out tributes for Bill Walton shortly after news broke Monday that NBA Hall of Famer ...

Basketball legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after fight with cancer (NPR)

Basketball legend Bill Walton died after a prolonged fight with cancer. The 71-year-old was a prolific player who transitioned to a successful broadcasting ...

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GoLocalProv | Sports | My Friend Bill Walton - Kevin Stacom (GoLocalProv)

Earlier on Monday, I was preparing an analysis of what was widely purported to be a “historic” agreement between the Power 5 Conferences and the NCAA.

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'Thank you for my life': Bill Walton's colleagues share their favorite ... (The Athletic)

Dave Pasch, Mike Tirico, Kenny Mayne and more in the broadcasting world share their favorite memories of the one-of-a-kind Bill Walton.

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Bill Walton was loved in Colorado, and "loved Boulder so much" (CBS News)

You might be familiar with the late Bill Walton's basketball accomplishments and commentary. But Jay Elowsky, owner of Pasta Jay's, knew Walton as a family ...

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Grateful Dead Members Laud Bill Walton as Band's Biggest Fan (Variety)

Members of the Grateful Dead and its current offshoot, Dead and Company, shared their grief and love for superfan Bill Walton.

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Bill Walton, N.B.A. Hall of Famer and Broadcasting Star, Dies at 71 (The New York Times)

He won championships in high school, college (U.C.L.A.) and the pros (Trail Blazers and Celtics) before turning to TV as a talkative game analyst in the ...

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Basketball great Bill Walton dies at 71 (wgbh.org)

Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden's UCLA Bruins before becoming a Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, ...

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'The best friend I've ever had': Bill Walton remembered by former ... (NBC 7 San Diego)

Basketball Hall of Famer and San Diego native Bill Walton died Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced. He was 71.

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Grateful for time spent with Bill Walton, some volleyball ties, and a ... (Volleyball Magazine)

I first met him Thanksgiving week of 1989 when LSU basketball coach Dale Brown brought Walton in to help then-freshman Shaquille O'Neal. I was the LSU ...

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Grateful Dead Honor Bill Walton: 'Biggest Deadhead in the World' (Rolling Stone)

Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann say fare thee well to NBA great Bill Walton, "the biggest Deadhead in the world."

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A gas station meeting with Bill Walton changed this paralyzed young ... (NBC 7 San Diego)

Bill Walton wasn't just part of the Challenged Athletes Foundation team. His larger-than-life presence was felt for years throughout the charitable...

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