RIP Bill Walton

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At the age of 71 due to cancer.

 

That is wretched, wretched news. I truly believe that if it weren't for the injuries, he could have had one of the top three or four NBA careers. Awful to lose someone who personified joy in living.

 

Met him by accident in 2019. he was leaving an office as I was going in and we chatted for a couple of minutes. Just a super friendly guy. RIP. If you haven’t seen the 30 for 30 on him, do so.

 

Damn it! Fuck cancer.

 

Very sad. Never played for a team I followed, but seemed like a unique, larger than life character. RIP.

 

The stories for this obit are going to be legendary.

 

Bill Walton passes away 2 days after the final Pac 12 Tournament in any sport

 

For the sports mad person, there are moments you wish you could have watched live.

I was 18 months ago when Walton made 21 of 22 shots and scored 44 against Memphis State.

I was only 6 when he led the Blazers to the '77 NBA title and I missed that one too.

Like Bernard King and others, Bill Walton will always be one of those ultimate "what if?" stories.

Bill Walton was one of the great American characters.

 

Now the PAC-12 really is over.

RIP. I learned a little about letting go and enjoying life from that guy.

 

Aw, dammit. Loved Bill Walton.

RIP. Sad, sad news.

 

Probably my favorite basketball player to ever watch because of his passing skills. Probably the best outlet passer ever and I loved watching the UCLA teams.

 

I was too young for the bulk of his playing career, but I remember he had a tremendous season as a sixth man for the championship Celtics in ‘86. RIP.