Bill Walton was the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, 1978; all-NBA First Team, 1978; NBA All-Star Team, 1977 and 1978; NBA Playoff’s MVP, 1977; all-NBA second team, 1977; winner of the NBA Sixth Man Award, 1986. Walton is one of only four players in the history of basketball to ...
Though they were never teammates, Walton and Abdul-Jabbar are synonymous with the UCLA dynasties of the 1960s and 1970s. Abdul-Jabbar sent a heartfelt tribute to his friend on X Monday afternoon. "My very close friend, fellow Bruin and NBA rival Bill Walton died today. And the world fe...
Basketball legend Bill Walton has passed away at the age of 71. Walton was known for his remarkable talent on the court andhis colorful personality off it. His impact on basketball and his connection to fans made him a beloved figure. Bill Walton’s career began in college basketball at UC...
Bill Walton was a larger-than-life. That applies to the person, the 6'11" center who dominated at UCLA and — as long as his body held up — did the same in the NBA. He was larger-than-life as a personality — not only did it make him a fantastic broadcaster who made ...
On what UCLA coach Wooden said when he was recruiting Walton: “You’re facing this monumental choice in your life. You’re at the fork in the road. I’ve seen you play, Bill. You’re going to be fine. But if you want to be the best. If you want to be the champion ...
Bill Walton, "Little Nicky" As far as Adam Sandler movies go, this one’s oft-forgotten. Never forgotten: Walton, hair on fire, exclaiming, “That ball just blew up! And yes, my hair is aflame!” Kevin Garnett, "Uncut Gems" Getty Images for The Academy of Kevin Garnett, "Uncut ...
and if you don't believe me, watch the way he blocks shots -- just like Bill Russell and Walton, he doesn't block shots as much as he deflects them and keeps them in play (so they'll lead to a potential fast break). It's the single best thing about his game, an innate skill...