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William Theodore Walton III (November 5, 1952 – May 27, 2024) was an American professional basketball player and television sportscaster. He played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego / Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston ...
Position: Center Shoots: Right. 6-11 , 210lb (211cm, 95kg) Born: , in La Mesa, Died: May 27, 2024. Relatives: Son Luke Walton. College: UCLA. High School: Helix in La Mesa, California. Draft: Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft. NBA Debut: October 18, 1974.
- November 5, 1952
May 28, 2024 · Bill Walton, who starred for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins before becoming a Basketball Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars of basketball broadcasting, has died after a prolonged fight against cancer, the NBA says.
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May 27, 2024 · The Hall of Fame center was an NBA MVP, Finals MVP and named to the NBA's 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. He died after a prolonged fight with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of dominance, enthusiasm and friendship in the game.
May 27, 2024 · 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” in color commentator, died Monday...
Sep 13, 2021 · Bill Walton's unique style and skills led him to 2 NBA championships during his Hall of Fame career. Walton first appeared on the national stage as a lanky college kid who...
May 27, 2024 · Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died Monday at the age of 71, according to an announcement from the NBA. Walton had been battling cancer. "Bill Walton was truly one of a kind. As a Hall of...
