Bill Walton

2024 - 5 - 27

Remembering the Legendary Bill Walton: A Basketball Icon

🏀 NBA champion and beloved broadcaster Bill Walton passes away at 71. Read on to discover more about his extraordinary life on and off the court! #BasketballLegend #RIPBillWalton

Basketball fans around the world are mourning the loss of a true legend, Bill Walton, who passed away at the age of 71 after battling cancer. Known not only for his remarkable skills on the court but also for his vibrant personality as a sports broadcaster, Walton's impact on the game transcended generations. As a Hall of Fame basketball star and two-time NBA champion, Walton's legacy is imprinted in the history of the sport.

Walton's towering presence on the basketball court was matched only by his passion for the game and his infectious enthusiasm as a commentator. From his dominant college days as a UCLA Bruin to his victorious NBA championships, Walton's career was a testament to his dedication and love for basketball. His colorful commentary style made him a fan favorite, bringing a unique perspective and humor to every game he covered.

Off the court, Walton's persona extended beyond basketball. His love for music, particularly the Grateful Dead, and his adventurous spirit set him apart as a true Renaissance man. Whether he was analyzing a game or jamming out to his favorite tunes, Walton's authenticity shone through in everything he did.

In remembrance of Bill Walton, fans, colleagues, and friends celebrate his life and contributions to the sport. His legacy as a basketball icon and beloved broadcaster will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who admired him. Rest in peace, Bill Walton, you will be dearly missed. 🏀

*Interesting Facts:* - Bill Walton was a two-time NBA champion with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Boston Celtics. - Walton's unique commentary style and love for the Grateful Dead made him a standout figure in the basketball and entertainment world.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Irish Examiner"

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

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. “Bill Walton was truly ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "OPB News"

NBA says Hall of Famer Bill Walton dies at 71 prolonged fight with ... (OPB News)

Trail Blazers' Bill Walton (32) battles Philadelphia 76ers' Julius Erving (6) for the loose ball during their NBA championship game in Portland, Oregon, Sunday, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

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, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC4 Washington"

Basketball legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after long battle with cancer (NBC4 Washington)

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Variety"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

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” ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Basketball legend Bill Walton dead at 71 (ABC News)

Bill Walton, the legendary basketball player and sportscaster, died Monday at 71, according to the NBA.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CelticsBlog"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

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'.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "UCLA Newsroom"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Spokesman-Review"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Card Chronicle"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

'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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS Boston"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Relix"

“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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "GoLocalProv"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Athletic"

'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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Variety"

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.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

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 ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "wgbh.org"

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, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC 7 San Diego"

'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.

Explore the last week