Bill Walton Returns to ESPN College Basketball Airwaves Having starred at UCLA as a player, Bill Walton is synonymous with being on the call for games involving Pac-12 Conference teams. At UCLA in the early . "[36], In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. I drove the poor guy to an early grave when he was 99. USA forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. North Carolina State defeated the Bruins 8077 in double overtime in the NCAA semi-finals. Thank you Larry Bird. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. And they're saying, 'Red, come here. With Walton playing alongside Henry Bibby, Larry Farmer, Wilkes, Lee, and Swen Nater, UCLA finished 140 in the Pac 8 Conference. inLa Mesa,California Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. Walton was named the NCAA player of the year in three consecutive seasons (197274). I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. He became the only player to have won an NBA Finals MVP, Sixth Man Award, and regular season MVP. The Waltons' La Mesa home was a hillside home on Colorado Avenue, just below Lake Murray. [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. [46], At age 17, just out of high school, in the summer of 1970, Walton was selected to represent USA Basketball at the 1970 FIBA World Championship. Walton recalled Elvin Hayes calling and telling his mother, "Tell Billy, Big E is calling and we need him to open the gym tonight. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Walton called the game the most disappointing outcome of his entire basketball career, as UCLA had a 5-point lead late in regulation and a 7-point lead in the 2nd overtime, before NC State with David Thompson rallied to win, 8077. He fully realized his potential during that season, averaging nearly 19 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game. [99][100], Nate Walton played basketball at Princeton. Do you have a sports website? Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [115], His memoir, Back from the Dead: Searching for the Sound, Shining the Light and Throwing It Down, was released by Simon and Schuster in March 2016. All rights reserved. Walton led the league in blocked shots and rebounding, was named to the NBA all-defensive team, and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1977 play-offs. Walton appeared in the premiere of the third season in the reality TV show Shark Tank on January 20, 2012, where he helped to sell the "Clean Bottle", a water bottle that unscrews at both ends for easier cleaning.[121][122]. Draft: Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA draft, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. "Helix is where it all began. I regret the circumstances in which I left the Portland Trail Blazers family. Walton joined the Boston Celtics, and they won the 1985-86 championship. "[76], Overall, Walton played 468 games in his NBA career. At age 32, Walton wished to move to a winning franchise and reached out to teams after the season ended in 1985. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. [114], Walton also considers himself a fan and friend of the late writer Ken Kesey. Bill Walton is a playable character in the video games NBA Street Vol. Walton eventually signed with the San Diego Clippers when he became a free agent in 1979. The UCLANorth Carolina State game was No. He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. If Bill Walton was getting physical treatment in a basketball game, Bruce returned the treatment. After the game, Louisville coach Denny Crum told reporters, "I think this is the best UCLA team ever.". He was named first-team All-American with Jim Chones of Marquette, Bo Lamar of the Louisiana-Lafayette, Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, and Tom Riker of South Carolina. Walton once had a triple-double against SMU with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. He was raised with siblings Bruce, Cathy and Andy. Bill Walton made at least $2,625,000 playing professional basketball. Center Walton's injuries and surgeries limited his career, and counting his 19781979 year-long holdout, Walton played in 44% of the regular season games in his 13-year career. The craziest part? Bill was unable to play a complete game without resting. 1952 We already had a pretty good team, and I think adding him and (Jerry) Sichting really helped us. ", Memphis State coach Murray Bartow, prior to the 1973 national championship game: "Anyone who runs with UCLA is going to lose. Walton was born and raised in La Mesa, California, the son of Gloria Anne (ne Hickey) and William Theodore "Ted" Walton. Bill Walton was one of the greats in college basketball history. "[59], In his first time in a Celtics uniform in the Boston Garden, Walton received one-minute standing ovation from the Boston home crowd walking onto the court for his first exhibition game in 1985. By far the youngest player on the roster, Walton played minimally in five games, averaging 2.6 points. San Diego had also signed Wilt Chamberlain as a player-coach as further incentive. I found a safe place in life in basketball. Playing 20 minutes due to foul trouble, Walton had four points and 12 rebounds in the victory over Weber State, taking only one shot. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: And another one. He earned an Emmy Award in 1991. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. Bill Walton College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Bill Walton Position: Guard 6-1 (185cm) School: Eastern Kentucky SUMMARY Career G 66 PTS 10.9 TRB 3.0 AST - FG% 45.4 FT% 71.2 Walton Overview Game Logs NCAA Tournament Game Logs 1964-65 All Game Logs On this page: Per Game Per Game Share & Export "Twenty minutes too much", he said. Walton re-fractured the navicular bone in the fourth 1979 exhibition game and subsequently missed all of the 198081 and 198182 seasons, undergoing several surgeries on his injured foot. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. "[8], "When they would begin to rough up Bill, I would look at coach and he would give me a nod", recalled Bruce. He even led the Bruins in assists in 1974 with 5.48 assists per game. [25][26], UCLA again finished 300 overall and 140 in the Pac-8 conference in 197273. 3 [deleted] 10 yr. ago [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. As we mentioned earlier, Walton had 33 points and 21 rebounds against Louisville in the national semifinal, then he had 24 and 20 against Florida State in the national championship game. The basketball was awful, and the business side was immoral, dishonest, corrupt, and illegal. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. Bill followed Bruce in attending UCLA. And Red, through the smoke, with a big, cherubic grin on his face, looked at the doctors, looked at me, and he said, 'He's fine. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. Walton played for UCLA under Coach Wooden from 1971 to 1974. Staying relatively healthy, Walton became an integral component of an already talented Celtics team and, in a reserve role, helped Boston win the NBA title in 1986. Also Read: Bill Walton's Top Moments during Warriors-Blazers Match. Walton was the inaugural inductee into the Grateful Dead Hall of Honor in 2001. "[12], In 169 games with the Clippers, Walton averaged 11.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 blocks, shooting 53.2%. "[10], While Walton was in high school in 1967, the NBA expansion San Diego Rockets came to town. A disgrace to the game of basketball, a disgrace to sport. He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. The Clippers never finished near .500 or made the playoffs in his tenure with the franchise. "But then I would want to play another one. "I wish we had NBA basketball here, and we don't because of me. A better player. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. Crum first saw Walton in 1968 as a high school junior and was at first dubious when hearing of Walton, but went to scout him anyway. [10], Walton's ankle problems became so severe that he had both his ankles surgically fused. College: UCLA High School: Helix in La Mesa, California . What other performance could possibly come close to that? "[citation needed], Walton played high school basketball at Helix High School in La Mesa alongside his brother Bruce, who was one year older at 6ft 6in (1.98m) and 250 pounds (113kg). Walton averaged 8.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 19 minutes, in helping the Celtics win the championship. 3. Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. [citation needed] In 2001, Walton was inducted into The Grateful Dead Hall of Honor. [citation needed] Walton has said repeatedly in his broadcasts that he is just as much to blame for taking the medication as the doctor was for giving it to him. In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. After the game, famous basketball journalist Dick Weiss of the Courier-Post (Camden, N.J.) wrote, "How could any team lose with Bill Walton on its roster? I had three different periods of my life in my relationship with him: (1) when I was a high school student and he was recruiting me; (2) when I played for him when I was 17 to 21; (3) and then 36 years of being his friend. I'm the lucky one, in that I never thought going through all of it that I would be healthy at the end. [57], In five seasons with Portland, Walton played in 209 games, averaging a double-double of 17.1 points and 13.5 rebounds, with 4.4 assists and 2.6 blocks. "Coach Wooden is the most influential person in my life outside of my mom and dad, but when we played for him, he was older than our parents, and we thought our parents were the oldest people on earth", Walton said. [83], While broadcasting a game between the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans, Walton talked about a speech Bob Dylan gave at MusiCares, and ESPN had prepared graphics about Dylan's career highlights. Bill Walton was a great college player, maybe the best ever. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [12][43][44][45], Walton was the number one overall pick by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in the 1974 NBA draft. [95][96][97] Luke was named after Walton's friend and former teammate Maurice Lucas. He shot 52.1% from the floor for his career. . I'll never be able to wash that off, and I carry it with me forever. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Walton won 1 MVP Award, was selected to play in 2 All-Star Games, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1993. We present them here for purely educational purposes. UCLA's 1971-72 squad quickly became nicknamed "Walton's Gang," in honor of the 6-11 sophomore. I became his worst nightmare. And Red says, 'Shut up. [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. [11][46], Walton overcame a stuttering problem at age 28 with the help of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Glickman, after a lengthy conversation between the two at an event. He loved playing basketball, just loved it, practices, games especially away games. Walton had entered high school at a height of about 6ft 0in (1.83m) tall and graduated at about 7ft 0in (2.13m) tall. ", Wooden, after Walton's 44-point performance in the national championship: "For Bill, I believe this was the only time this season I've seen him so emotionally ready to play. His listed adult playing height was 6ft 11in (2.11m); it has been reported that Walton is actually taller (7ft 2in (2.18m) or more), but does not like being categorized as a seven-footer. Bruce was a star football player as well. "Walton started UCLA's famed fast break with quick outlet passes," noted the AP. Professional Life of Bill Walton. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. Backing up McHale and Parish, he averaged 6.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 2.0 blocks in 19 minutes as the Celtics' had a 30 sweep in the Eastern Conference first round over the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan (43.7 point average in the series). Bill Walton won the following awards and honors: NAISMITH AWARDS: Player of the Year | Coach of the Year | Defensive Player of the Year, Louisville coach Denny Crum: "Bill Walton is just amazing. Or write about sports? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [46], Walton described doctors looking at his X-rays at the hospital after he arrived in Boston: "And then Red, he bursts in through the double doors and he's smoking his cigar in the hospital, and he walks in and says, 'Who are you guys and what are you doing with my player?' Prior to joining the varsity team, Walton (18.1 ppg, 68.6% field goal accuracy), along with Greg Lee (17.9 ppg) and Keith Wilkes (20.0 ppg), was a member of the 200 197071 UCLA freshman team. We can't pass this guy.' Ghostbusters was filmed in 1984 and Pasch questioned Walton about his claim throughout the game as to the specifics of his appearance and character, but Walton refused to provide more details. What a dream come true. Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. "Off the floor I worried. He's a nationally known face, a hipster wild man, but now he's also this: Walton set the record for most points in an NCAA championship game, which still stands, and was the tournament's most outstanding player. Bill Walton, byname of William Theodore Walton III, (born November 5, 1952, La Mesa, California, U.S.), American collegiate and professional basketball player who is considered one of the best all-around post players in the sports history. He missed three games. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. [46], On May 13, 1979, Walton signed as a veteran free agent with the San Diego Clippers; the Portland Trail Blazers received Kevin Kunnert, Kermit Washington and a 1980 first-round draft pick (Mike Gminski was later selected) as compensation ordered by the NBA. He rarely talked about basketball, but generally about life. Playing as a backup center behind Robert Parish, Walton earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in the 198586 season, winning his second championship that same season.[3]. [57][58][11], During the off-season, Walton demanded to be traded, citing unethical and incompetent treatment of his and other players' injuries by the Blazers' front office. After steadily improving his game, he led the Trail Blazers in 1977 to their first NBA championship. He loved to win on the opponent's court. He added 13 rebounds, two assists, and one block, to lead Bruins to a seventh straight title, 8766 over Memphis State; the Tigers were led by head coach Gene Bartow (who replaced Wooden at UCLA three years later),[29] with players Larry Kenon and Larry Finch. We couldn't let him dominate the game. Find out more. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. Arguably the most impressive feat of his collegiate career was the key role he played in UCLAs NCAA-record 88-game winning streak, as he led the team to the final 73 victories of that run during his first two and a half years at the school. The Bruins averaged winning by over 20 points, averaging 81.3 points to their opponents' 60.1. Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. It is a stain and stigma on my soul that is indelible. "I came back and told Coach Wooden that this Walton kid was the best high school player I'd ever seen", Crum recalled. Walton also received the USBWA College Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year as the top college basketball player in 1972, 1973, and 1974. That's why I have the utmost respect for Bill Walton and that's the main reason why he was my inductee into the Hall of Fame. Coach Nash played Bill and Bruce Walton together in the paint. Twitter: Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. In 2015, he made a visit to the Ken Kesey Collection while on a stop at the University of Oregon. However, he returned to broadcasting the following year. It was just a nightmare. Here's everything you need to know about Walton's time with the Bruins. [88][89], Walton resides in his hometown of San Diego with his wife Lori (m. 1991). Walton was injured again in the 198687 regular season, but returned in time for the 1987 playoffs. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. I think I can, Red.' [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. Bruce played in Super Bowl X, making Bill and Bruce the only brothers to play in the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. To not be able to play was a crushing blow to him. After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. This was a team achievement and was built around Walton but we'd be foolish not to go to him. We couldn't get him out. [22], The 197172 UCLA basketball team had a record of 300, winning its games by an average margin of more than 30 points, averaging 94.6 points to opponents' 64.3. Viewed by many as the best-passing big man of all time, Walton was honoured as one of the NBAs 50 all-time greatest players in 1996. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. William T. "Bill" Walton. Playing with four personal fouls, Walton fell hard to the floor on a play and injured his left knee and ankle. [42], In 1974, the ABA's San Diego Conquistadors tried to persuade Walton to sign with them, after drafting him in the 1974 ABA draft. Walton ignored doctors who said he would never play again and underwent surgery to restructure his left foot in 1981. They followed American basketball closely and they knew that no Walton was going to be a big deal." Watch the incredible performance for yourself: The fact that Walton once scored 44 points in an NCAA tournament title game while nearly being perfect from the field completely reframes the discussion about his greatest games. "[55], The following season, the 197778 Trail Blazers won 50 of their first 60 games, as Walton averaged 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 58 games. Alternate titles: William Theodore Walton III. The only way to beat UCLA is to keep Walton from getting the ball and there's really no way to do it at least with our personnel. And so I spent the rest of my life, first of all, trying to make it up to him; and second of all, no longer [bringing] consternation into his life."[20]. Bill Walton was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft. His high arch, which made the foot bones susceptible to breaking, was lowered to relieve the stress on the bones. He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. He and his first wife, Susie, had four sons: Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Chris. [60][59], The 1986 NBA playoffs were Walton's first taste of the postseason in nearly a decade, at age 33. [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. [37] He was named 1st Team All-American alongside Marvin Barnes of Providence, John Shumate of Notre Dame, David Thompson of North Carolina State, and teammate Wilkes of UCLA. School: UCLAPosition: CenterHeight: 6-11Weight: 210 poundsYears active: 1971-74NCAA tournament record: 11-1College averages: 20.3 points per game, 15.7 rebounds per game, 65.1% field goal shooting. The following series of photographs in The Daily Herald (Provo, UT) show Walton's technique of grabbing a rebound, holding the ball high over his head and throwing a two-handed overhead pass to a teammate. [118][119], Walton has cameo appearances in the films 88 and 1, Celtic Pride, Little Nicky and Semi-Pro, and appeared as Sven the Wise in the 2011 Capital One Visigoth SportsNet commercials. William Theodore Walton III (born November 5, 1952) is an American television sportscaster and former professional basketball player. Or write about sports? [82], Walton's 2003 TV series Bill Walton's Long Strange Trip aired on ESPN with Walton as subject and star. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. In 1978, following the two most impressive seasons of his young career, he suffered the first of several serious injuries; he developed chronic foot and knee problems that forced him to sit out the entire season. To fellow Deadheads, Walton is fondly known as "Grateful Red" and the "Big Red Deadhead" and "World's Tallest Deadhead". I'm very proud of this team. Bill Walton, a three-time National Player of the Year and a key member in UCLA's dynasty under John Wooden, was one of the greatest men's college basketball players ever. During this time, he befriended the controversial writer Jack Scott, who wrote and published a book about him in 1978. It's become my greatest accomplishment of my life and everybody else's biggest nightmare."[79]. [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. Thank you Red Auerbach. All rights reserved. A famous free spirit, he was known for his social activism, outspoken opinions, and devotion to the Grateful Dead rock band. He also won the national . Providing a reliable backup to Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, and playing alongside Larry Bird, Danny Ainge and Dennis Johnson, Walton received the 1986 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award en route to the NBA championship. Find out more. But that led to extreme efficiency. "[36], "That failure has plagued me, and will, it is a stigma on my soul, and there's no way I can get rid of it." "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. That's because offensively, Walton played a key role in transition. [70][71] Some saw it as a political statement given Waltons opposition to the Vietnam War, but the most likely reason for his decision was his bad experience at the 1970 world championships. [46][11], "When you fail in your hometown, that's as bad as it gets, and I love my hometown", said Walton of his tenure in San Diego. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. [52][53], Portland matched up in the 1977 NBA Finals against the favored Philadelphia 76ers. Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. We thought he was nuts, but when you're hot and when you're on top and it's all happening, you never think. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. Well, he scored at least 20 points in five other NCAA tournament games, including two 20-point, 20-rebound games in the 1972 NCAA tournament. "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. He did all that in just 33 minutes, too. [32], "I don't think anything ever meant as much to me as playing UCLA and one of John Wooden's best teams for the national championship", Bartow said in 1993. "[36], UCLA finished 264 and 122 in the Pac 8 Conference, with Walton playing alongside Keith Wilkes, David Myers, and Marques Johnson. Bill Walton - Basketball Hall of Famer, former NBA MVP and one of only four players in the history of basketball to have won multiple NCAA and NBA Championships - returned to ESPN in 2012 as a college basketball analyst for Pac-12 games. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. I ground my body up. 2x NCAA CHAMPION . However, they were outscored 120, missing six consecutive shots with four turnovers. I've got a new knee. Two titanium rods and four four-inch bolts were inserted in his back. In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. In 2018, Walton received the CoSIDA Dick Enberg Award. In a June 8, 2010, interview on The Dan Patrick Show, Walton admitted to contemplating suicide for a time due to the constant pain resulting from injuries sustained during his NBA career. home/away, monthly, etc More Bill Walton Basketball Reference pages. Walton played in his only NBA All-Star Game in 1978 and was named to both the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA First Team. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. 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