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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 February 2025. American basketball player and sportscaster (1952–2024) For other people with similar names, see William Walton (disambiguation). Bill Walton Walton with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977 Personal information Born (1952-11-05) November 5, 1952 La Mesa, California, U.S. Died May 27 ...
In 1979 as a free agent he signed with the San Diego Clippers and then in 1985 was traded to the Boston Celtics where he won the NBA Sixth Man Award in 1986. In 1990, Bill Walton retired from the NBA as a player. After retirement, Walton began a career as a broadcaster. He has worked as a color commentator for the Clippers, NBC, ABC and ESPN ...
By then, Walton would have given you a lesson on basketball and life. “Larry’s story, coming from where he came from in Terre Haute,” he said in a breath as long as his 6 feet, 11 inches.
The 1973–74 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team would be Bill Walton's final year with the school. During the season, the Bruins' 88 game winning streak would end. The defeat was a 71–70 loss to the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
UCLA legend Bill Walton gives a thumbs up to fans before a UCLA-Colorado men's basketball game on Jan. 22, 2022. Walton's life will be honored at UCLA's game against Ohio State on Sunday.
“Bill Walton enjoyed life in every way. To compete against him and to work with him was a blessing in my life.” Tributes immediately began pouring in, and the NBA held a moment of silence to commemorate Walton's life before Game 4 of the Boston Celtics-Indiana Pacers matchup in the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night.