Look at his face. Give me the phone!' [21], After Walton initially refused to cut his hair as an incoming freshman, Coach Wooden told Walton "we'll miss you." We couldn't get him out. He is a wonderful person and a very special human being", Walton said. He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. 2x NBA ALL-STAR. "It was all a matter of if he could stay healthy. Bartow added, "I felt very good at halftime, very good. Walton played wearing a back brace, as he had suffered a major back injury in a fall against Washington State the week before. Two titanium rods and four four-inch bolts were inserted in his back. I regret the circumstances in which I left the Portland Trail Blazers family. We already had a pretty good team, and I think adding him and (Jerry) Sichting really helped us. 2x NBA CHAMPION. [69], Walton was selected to the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but declined to participate. The UCLANorth Carolina State game was No. I've got a new knee. "[12], On Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Walton commented, "The checks bounced higher than the basketballs when Donald Sterling took over. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. We had a bitter argument over that, and I lost that argument, too", said Walton, who took only three shots as UCLA had a 7861 win. Walton is a noted fan of the Grateful Dead, as a self-described "Deadhead", and often mentions them in his broadcasts. Walton continued to display his dominance during the 197778 campaign, ultimately winning the NBAs MVP award after tallying 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game that season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [46], Portland finished the regular season 5824 and Walton returned for the 1978 NBA playoffs. 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. "He was really fun to play against. Walton had 14 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists against Indiana. "[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). The team leader on defense, Walton was a superb rebounder and outlet passer to start the fast break. I found a safe place in life in basketball. Career Stats. [8][9], "When those opposing teams would try to get physical with me, Bruce would do whatever it took to protect me", Walton recalled. ", 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. Look at this. [citation needed], Walton first played organized basketball under Frank "Rocky" Graciano, who coached at Walton's Catholic elementary school. He said of his efforts that day, "A complete failure on all levels, particularly as a human being. The Rockets had no set practice facility and would often play pick-up games at Helix High School. "[12], Walton overcame all obstacles and led Helix to 49 consecutive victories in his two varsity seasons. "Walton started UCLA's famed fast break with quick outlet passes," noted the AP. William Theodore Walton III All rights reserved. On March 26, 1973, in St. Louis, Bill Walton scored and scored and scored and scored. [40], Walton left UCLA to begin a new life in professional basketball and kept a lifetime friendship with Coach Wooden. Walton received the NBA Retired Players Association Humanitarian Award in 2002. "I was a skinny, scrawny guy. Look at his feet. He has been highly successful in the oil business. The varsity UCLA team, led by seniors Sidney Wicks, Curtis Rowe, and Steve Patterson defeated Villanova in the 1971 NCAA Championship Game for UCLA's 5th consecutive NCAA title. [50][46], In the 1977 postseason, Walton led #3 seed Portland to series victories over the Chicago Bulls with Artis Gilmore (21) and the Denver Nuggets with Dan Issel (42). Walton typically was paired with Steve "Snapper" Jones for national NBA games because he and Jones had a point-counterpoint banter during games. John Wooden. And I almost wasn't. Walton was named the NCAA player of the year in three consecutive seasons (197274). Bill Walton was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1993 (Full List) I became his worst nightmare. "Off the floor I worried. Then, when I was 28 I learned how to speak. But I'm all better now. I thought everybody had the same thing: great parents, great schools, great neighborhoods, great colleges, great coaches. What a dream come true. Do you have a blog? Let's go. After 19 years working in broadcasting, he left ESPN in November 2009, as the result of back problems, which dated back to an injury he suffered in college at UCLA. 2 (2003), NBA Street V3 (2005), NBA 2K12 (2011), NBA 2K13 (2012), NBA 2K14 (2013), NBA 2K15 (2014), NBA 2K16 (2015) and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition (2011), and lent his voice to NBA 2K5 and NBA Shootout 2004. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. And I realized immediately that I had just absolutely blown this whole deal with John Wooden. [28][30][14][31], Walton was hurt and left the game for the final time, with UCLA leading, 7562 and just under three minutes remaining. [36], Overall, as a senior, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After graduating from high school, Walton embarked on an outstanding collegiate career at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), leading his team to a pair of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships under legendary coach John Wooden in 1972 and 1973. Walton joined the Boston Celtics, and they won the 1985-86 championship. I worried when he was thrown in jail with the group that took over the administration building, I worried when he stopped traffic on Wilshire Boulevard, and when he interrupted classes giving his views on the Vietnam War. Walton was a consensus All-American alongside Ernie DiGregorio of Providence, Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, David Thompson of North Carolina State, and Kermit Washington of American. He loved playing basketball, just loved it, practices, games especially away games. He did not get his wish and sat out the entire 1979 season in protest. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief are nicknames for Bill Walton. "Coach Wooden looked at me and said, 'Walton, I used to think you were a good player until you missed that one shot,'" Walton said. . But he. 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 "[65], "It wasn't important to me because I had no say in the personnel decisions, but what I was impressed with was Bill Walton's character", Parish said of Walton joining the Celtics. Find out more. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. 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. "Maurice was so important in my life and in little Luke's life", Walton said. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. He averaged 18.6 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks and Portland finished 4933. "[10], While Walton was in high school in 1967, the NBA expansion San Diego Rockets came to town. He was a good but injury-prone pro. When the Walton children were in junior high and high school, Mr. Walton formed an informal family band: Bruce and Bill played trombone or baritone, Andy played the saxophone, and Cathy played the flute. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. Also Read: Bill Walton's Top Moments during Warriors-Blazers Match. Oct 23, 2021. And I was going to go until I couldn't go anymore. 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. Here's everything you need to know about Walton's time with the Bruins. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Do you have a sports website? Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. He is a real estate executive. [61], In the Celtics' 41 series win over the Atlanta Hawks with Dominique Wilkins in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, Walton averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 13 minutes. He pumped in an NCAA championship game record 44 points as UCLA suffocated Memphis State 87-66 for its. I'll never be able to wash that off, and I carry it with me forever. [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. Bill Walton is my main man, for that reason."[66]. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. He also won the national . [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. After his retirement as a player, Walton has become a successful and controversial basketball color commentator. However, he returned to broadcasting the following year. "[98], Chris Walton played for San Diego State. Wow. Bill Walton led the Bruins to two consecutive 300 seasons and the NCAA men's basketball record 88-game winning streak. [101], Adam Walton played at Louisiana State University, Pomona College and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. Following his retirement, he became an outspoken analyst on NBA television broadcasts. Wooden would become a lifetime mentor to Walton. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. 3. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. Or write about sports? Walton reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $7 million contract. Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. [60][59], The 1986 NBA playoffs were Walton's first taste of the postseason in nearly a decade, at age 33. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. Walton tallied 17 points, nine rebounds, and four assists against San Francisco. [81], Walton frequently works alongside Dave Pasch while calling Pac-12 games. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. And Red pushes his way through all the doctors, comes over. One more chance to be part of something special, to be part of the team, to be with the guys one more time. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. In the locker room after the 1973 Championship game, Coach Wooden introduced Walton to representatives of the ABA, who hoped to convince him to turn pro. [11], After the 198485 campaign, Walton called on two of the league's premier teams, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players of all time. He played 20 minutes in his last game for UCLA and Coach Wooden. One new team enters after the opening weekend. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. Walton once had a triple-double against SMU with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. We present them here for purely educational purposes. William Theodore Walton III (born November 5, 1952) is an American television sportscaster and former professional basketball player. [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. USA forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. Career High Seasons: 18.9 points (1977-78),. His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. 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. Bill Walton was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft. [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. In 1971-72, the Walton Gang went 30-0 and had only two games settled by single digits. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. [46] As his feet became more durable, the Clippers had won 30 and 31 games in his final two seasons. That's the timelessness of pain and suffering; the agonizing, the reflection and the endless questioning of yourself. On the black day in 1974 against North Carolina State, he produced 29 . This article was most recently revised and updated by, The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bill-Walton, ESPN Classic - Walton weathered injuries to win titles, Bill Walton - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). It's my greatest failure as a professional in my entire life, I could not get the job done in my hometown. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [28][27], In the 1973 NCAA title game against Memphis State, Walton had arguably the best individual performance in an NCAA championship game, which was the first held on Monday night. But that led to extreme efficiency. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. 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. Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. I'm the lucky one, in that I never thought going through all of it that I would be healthy at the end. I was never so embarrassed in my life. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He had 24 and 16 at halftime. And Red says, 'Shut up. inLa Mesa,California Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[80] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). UCLA next defeated San Francisco 8360 in the Western Regional Final to reach the Final Four. [7] Coach Graciano "made it [basketball] fun and really emphasized the joy of playing the team game", said Walton. Walton was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of both tournaments and established an NCAA tournament career record for field goal percentage at 68.6 percent (109 of 159 field goals) from 1972 to 1974. We couldn't let him dominate the game. Career Stats In 1994, Walton was voted into the Verizon Academic All-American Hall of Fame. College: UCLA High School: Helix in La Mesa, California I think I can, Red.' [19], Beginning in elementary and high school, Walton had loyally followed UCLA's basketball team on the radio. Throughout his career, nagging injuries continually slowed Walton. In 2018, Walton received the CoSIDA Dick Enberg Award. Luke Theodore Walton (Little Wheats) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-8, 235lb (203cm, 106kg) . Walton would takes passes that weren't necessarily intended to be alley-oops and he score an alley-oop layup off of them. 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. [93][94] Luke was the head coach of the Lakers (20162019), after two years as an assistant for the Golden State Warriors. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. "[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%. Everything that Coach Wooden told us eventually came true. Bill Walton averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. 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. 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). We've got a game.' If Bill Walton was getting physical treatment in a basketball game, Bruce returned the treatment. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. [11], As a rookie in 197475, Walton averaged a double-double 12.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.7 blocks in 35 games. [90][91][92], His son Luke became an NBA player, winning both the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals with the Lakers. Or, as Walton himself would call it, "The Conference of Champions." He spent three more quiet seasons in San Diego before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1985. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. It's become my greatest accomplishment of my life and everybody else's biggest nightmare."[79]. 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. That's because offensively, Walton played a key role in transition. A better player. At age 32, Walton wished to move to a winning franchise and reached out to teams after the season ended in 1985. "So the things he taught us made no sense to us. Find out more. [17], In 1970, Walton was featured in "Faces in the Crowd" in the January 26 issue of Sports Illustrated, his first national media recognition. He was undercut by a Washington State player and broke two bones in his spine, which remained damaged until corrective surgery in 2009. Walton played 50 minutes and scored 29 points, adding 18 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss. His high arch, which made the foot bones susceptible to breaking, was lowered to relieve the stress on the bones. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Walton played significantly less healthy seasons, but in those seasons, he practically guarantees your team a title as long as he has a decent supporting cast (in the mold of a Prime Shaq, Jordan, Duncan, LeBron, etc.) [34] "One of the saddest days for Coach Wooden was the day he came down and had to bail me out of jail after I got arrested in the anti-Vietnam (War) protest. In July 2012, ESPN and the Pac-12 Network announced that Walton would return to full-time broadcasting as a game analyst for Pac-12 conference basketball coverage. [102][103], Bill Walton's other brother, Bruce Walton, played in the National Football League with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1975. In 2015, he made a visit to the Ken Kesey Collection while on a stop at the University of Oregon. [25][26], UCLA again finished 300 overall and 140 in the Pac-8 conference in 197273. [10], Walton's ankle problems became so severe that he had both his ankles surgically fused. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. 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. I'm lying on the table there in the doctors examining room. In Walton's only NCAA tournament loss of his career, a double-overtime thriller against N.C. State, he still had 29 points and 18 rebounds while playing all 50 minutes, so he sure did his part to keep the Bruins in the game. Walton wrote the memoir Back from the Dead (2016). Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. The Bruins averaged winning by over 20 points, averaging 81.3 points to their opponents' 60.1. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. In addition to making the All-NBA first team and the All-NBA defensive team, Walton was honoured as the play-off MVP for the second consecutive year even though the Trail Blazers failed to repeat as champions. Period.". I ground my body up. 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]. [63], In the 1986 NBA Finals, the Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets with "Twin Towers" Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson 42 to win the NBA Championship. Bill Walton can talk a good game when it comes to doing color commentary on college basketball telecasts, but he played a nearly perfect one as UCLA's star center in the 1973 NCAA Tournament final. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Join our linker program. His saga of injury and failed rehabs was connected to the use of painkillers by the doctor who was assigned to his case. ", Memphis State coach Murray Bartow, prior to the 1973 national championship game: "Anyone who runs with UCLA is going to lose. Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. Walton scored in a variety of ways against Memphis State. The Terre Haute Tribune noted that Walton "doesn't shoot all over the place." 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