"[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. 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? "Walton started UCLA's famed fast break with quick outlet passes," noted the AP. [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. "It was all a matter of if he could stay healthy. [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. Updates? Michael Jordan is NOT the G.O.A.T of college hoops -- so says Bill Walton, who tells TMZ Sports that honor belongs to Kareem! The Portland Trail Blazers selected Walton with the first pick in the first round of the 1974 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. [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. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Bill Walton was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft. He'd dart across the lane to establish position or to catch a sleeping defender off-guard on his way to the rim. They couldn't have been nicer, and I became their friend. Throughout his career, nagging injuries continually slowed Walton. I ground my feet up into dust. [46] As his feet became more durable, the Clippers had won 30 and 31 games in his final two seasons. He passes. He then limped off the floor, receiving an ovation from the 19,301 fans. Bill Walton led a dynasty to two national championships, and an 88-game winning streak that no men's team has yet to touch. slowhandmark 10 yr. ago That dunk on Abdul jabbar in 77. 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. Bill Walton made at least $2,625,000 playing professional basketball. "We were able to go right through the press." Even on his layups and dunks, Walton was incredibly active in his setup and footwork on the low block. Dressed in blue jeans, white basketball shoes and a Carlos Santana T-shirt, Walton's busy telling students about March 15, 1990. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Bill Walton, UCLA center who scored a record 44 points in the final game of the NCAA basketball tournament at St. Louis, lies on the floor where he had fallen when he was injured with just. Walton had 14 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists against Indiana. ("Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes! 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. 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. [46][11], Following extensive rehabilitation, which included biking and sand volleyball, Walton's foot began to improve; after playing only 14 games from 1979 to 1982, he played 33 games in 198283 under doctor's orders to play about one game per week. "[73], Coach Jack Ramsay, in 2010, called Walton the best Portland Trail Blazer, "hands down no question", Ramsay said. Walton played wearing a back brace, as he had suffered a major back injury in a fall against Washington State the week before. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. To not be able to play was a crushing blow to him. Bill Walton averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. 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. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. 60 games): 15.7 rebounds per game, UCLA-record 48 games with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds, First, tied for second and eighth on UCLA's single-season rebounds per game list: 16.9 rpg, 15.5 rpg, 14.7 rpg, Second all-time in field goal percentage in two games at a Final Four: 82.4% (1973), Tied for second all-time in two games at a Final Four: 41 (1972), Tied for second, tied for fourth all-time in UCLA history in single-game rebounds: 27 (twice), 24 (three times), Second in UCLA history in career field goal percentage: 65.1%, Second in UCLA history in career double-doubles: 72 double-doubles, Second in UCLA history in 20-rebound games: 19 games, Tied for third all-time in field goals in two games at a Final Four: 28 (173), Third in UCLA history in career scoring average (min. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. We were so young and we had always won. I regret the circumstances in which I left the Portland Trail Blazers family. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. 1952 After appearing in just 14 games in his first year with San Diego, Walton sat out the entire 198081 and 198182 seasons because of more foot problems. However, they were outscored 120, missing six consecutive shots with four turnovers. [27], In the 25-team 1973 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Arizona State 9881 and then San Francisco in the West Regional Final 5439 to reach the Final Four. He was raised with siblings Bruce, Cathy and Andy. He and his first wife, Susie, had four sons: Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Chris. 3x NATIONAL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Walton's most famous college performance was a 44-point outburst in the 1973 NCAA tournament national championship against Memphis State, when he made 21-of-22 field goal attempts. UCLA was 86-4 during Bill Walton's three years of college with the center starting his college career 73-0. 1977 NBA Finals MVP. "When that happened, he'd tell me and I'd take him out. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. William Theodore Walton III Twitter: BillWalton (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief) Position: Center Shoots: Right 6-11, 210lb (211cm, 95kg) . 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. Nate was on the ballot for the 2003 California Recall election, receiving 1,697 votes. He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. "[74] Of Walton's injuries, Ramsay added, "And that was very frustrating to both of us. He currently is a college assistant coach at San Diego Mesa College. "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. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. 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. "[12], On Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Walton commented, "The checks bounced higher than the basketballs when Donald Sterling took over. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Do you have a sports website? "[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." I'm lying on the table there in the doctors examining room. 4.1Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1979) 4.1.1Injury-plagued early years (1974-1976) 4.1.2First championship and Finals MVP (1976-1977) 4.1.3MVP campaign and holdout (1977-1979) 4.2San Diego Clippers (1979-1985) 4.3Boston Celtics (1985-1987) 4.3.1Second championship and sixth man award (1985-1986) 4.3.2Injury-plagued final playing year (1986-1987) I became his worst nightmare. Alternate titles: William Theodore Walton III. And Red says, 'Shut up. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. I mean, we were good from top to bottom. That's because offensively, Walton played a key role in transition. College: Arizona High School: University in San Diego, California Recruiting Rank: 1998 (71) Draft: Los Angeles Lakers, 2nd round (3rd pick, 32nd overall), 2003 NBA Draft He said, 'Bill, I know you feel very strongly about this, but I just don't think that you getting arrested and taking part in this demonstration is what it's all about", recalled Walton. He was a good but injury-prone pro. At UCLA in the early . Data Provided By And I looked up at him, and I said, 'Red, I think I can. The team leader on defense, Walton was a superb rebounder and outlet passer to start the fast break. I regret that I got hurt. Oct 23, 2021. [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?' Or write about sports? After several players on the Celtics said they liked the idea of having Walton as a teammate backing up Robert Parish and Kevin McHale, Red Auerbach made the deal happen. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. I had no desire to ever stop playing. His career was rehabilitated during two seasons with the Boston Celtics at the end of his career. Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. Right, Born: "[76], Overall, Walton played 468 games in his NBA career. 3 [deleted] 10 yr. ago But, he made 12 of his first 13 shots and the Bruins led Notre Dame by 17 points at halftime. Other than that, it was all fine. We found that out. He says, 'Walton, can you play?' "[36], UCLA had to come back and play in the NCAA 3rd place game, in which they eventually defeated Kansas. "[12], Walton overcame all obstacles and led Helix to 49 consecutive victories in his two varsity seasons. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. With Walton, UCLA won the NCAA Championship in 1972 over Florida State and again in 1973 with an 8766 win over Memphis State in which Walton made 21 of 22 field-goal attempts and scored 44 points. 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. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. In addition, during his first two years, Walton badly sprained an ankle, broke his left wrist twice, dislocated two toes, dislocated two fingers, broke a toe and injured his leg in a jeep accident. Walton is a noted fan of the Grateful Dead, as a self-described "Deadhead", and often mentions them in his broadcasts. Bill Walton was a great college player, maybe the best ever. 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 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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. Let's go. "[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. The 6'6" 205-pound wing set the NCAA record for career rebounds (2,201) that still stands today. [19], Beginning in elementary and high school, Walton had loyally followed UCLA's basketball team on the radio. 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 In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. The Trail Blazers with Geoff Petrie, Sidney Wicks, and LaRue Martin finished 3844 under player/coach Lenny Wilkens. Robert Parish accepting Bill Walton for who he is and what kind of player he was, I thought that was major. [citation needed] "There were so many problems", Walton said of the losses. ", 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. [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. [8][9], "When those opposing teams would try to get physical with me, Bruce would do whatever it took to protect me", Walton recalled. The craziest part? His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. Overall in 197273, Walton averaged 20.4 points and 16.9 rebounds in 30 games on 65.0% shooting, as UCLA again finished 300 (140 in the Pac-8 conference). I've got a new spine. [93][94] Luke was the head coach of the Lakers (20162019), after two years as an assistant for the Golden State Warriors. I thought everybody had the same thing: great parents, great schools, great neighborhoods, great colleges, great coaches. 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.) Perhaps, I've never had a better team when you consider both offense and defense. I looked up at him with the sad, soft eyes of a young man who just wanted one more chance. [67], Overall, Walton played 90 total games for the Celtics, shooting 55.1% and averaging 7.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks in 18 minutes. [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. Walton tallied 17 points, nine rebounds, and four assists against San Francisco. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about not available Bill Walton on ESPN. At age 32, Walton wished to move to a winning franchise and reached out to teams after the season ended in 1985. To fellow Deadheads, Walton is fondly known as "Grateful Red" and the "Big Red Deadhead" and "World's Tallest Deadhead". Before the injuries hampered his professional career, Bill Walton dominated college basketball. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The Waltons' La Mesa home was a hillside home on Colorado Avenue, just below Lake Murray. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Look at his feet. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. [23], In the 25-team 1972 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Weber State 9058. He became the only player to have won an NBA Finals MVP, Sixth Man Award, and regular season MVP. Team chemistry. [43], Walton's first two seasons in Portland were marred by chronic foot injuries. UCLA was 864 in Walton's three seasons. 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. We can't pass this guy.' Walton would takes passes that weren't necessarily intended to be alley-oops and he score an alley-oop layup off of them. Thank you Celtic nation. A better player. ", unattributed (1972): "If you rate all the teams in the country you would have to rate it in the following order: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the UCLA Bruins.". 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. [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. Bill was unable to play a complete game without resting. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. He is a real estate executive. Walton had entered high school at a height of about 6ft 0in (1.83m) tall and graduated at about 7ft 0in (2.13m) tall. 7 all-time. "[36], In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. A story published in The TerreHaute Tribune on March 24, 1972 noted that Walton hadn't lost a game since he was a sophomore in high school in 1967. He left that to David Thompson, whose N.C. State Wolfpack downed Walton in the 1974 NCAA championship, or Julius. The UCLA streak contributed to a personal winning streak that lasted almost five years, in which Walton's high school, UCLA freshman (freshmen were ineligible for the varsity at that time) and UCLA varsity teams did not lose a game from the middle of his junior year of high school to the middle of his senior year in college. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: Bruce played in Super Bowl X, making Bill and Bruce the only brothers to play in the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. The basketball was awful, and the business side was immoral, dishonest, corrupt, and illegal. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Here's everything you need to know about Walton's time with the Bruins. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. At halftime, the game was tied 3939. After retiring from the NBA, Walton overcame stuttering and embarked on a second career as a sportscaster, working both as a studio analyst and color commentator with stints for several networks and teams. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Do you have a blog? 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. [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. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. [105], Walton is known as a vegetarian and a meditation practitioner. It was just a nightmare. John Wooden. Luke Theodore Walton (Little Wheats) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-8, 235lb (203cm, 106kg) . Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. [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. I drove the poor guy to an early grave when he was 99. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft, Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1993 (Full List), More Bill Walton pages at Sports Reference. As was his belief, Wooden did not call time-outs late in games and stuck with the strategy. I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. 7 Arizona, Indiana outruns Purdue, UNC and Florida State earn stunning wins and more from a men's hoops Saturday, How two HBCUs won an NCAA tournament game in the same year for the first time, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 1971-72: 21.1 points, 15.5 rebounds, 63.9% field goal shooting, 1972-73: 20.4 points, 16.9 rebounds, 65.0% field goal shooting, 1973-74: 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, 66.5% field goal shooting, One of the top 15 players honored in th e75 Years of March Madness Celebration, The most points scored in an NCAA tournament championship game: 44 points (1973), The most field goals in an NCAA tournament championship game: 21 (1973), UCLA's all-time leader in career rebounds: 1,370 rebounds, UCLA's all-time leader in career rebounds per game (min. But, he played in only six games and did not start any of them. Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952. [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. 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. 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. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. Career Stats He is a wonderful person and a very special human being", Walton said. After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. [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. 2x NCAA CHAMPION . [1][2], Walton's early career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) was very successful, winning the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and an NBA championship with the Portland Trail Blazers, for which he was also named Finals MVP. Wow. He spent three more quiet seasons in San Diego before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1985. His parents had interests in art, literature, politics, and music. Find out more. He is also mentioned by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980 comedy Airplane! 3. He was injured and lost for the remainder of the playoffs in the second game of the first-round series against the Seattle SuperSonics. A disgrace to the game of basketball, a disgrace to sport. I was incredibly shy and never said a word. Do you have a blog? It's true that Bill's game, even when he was healthy, was never about flash. Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. 2 min read. 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. His NBA years : from 1975 to 1987 Bill Walton NBA Stats Summary : 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. 2x NBA ALL-STAR. Thank you Larry Bird. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. I'm the luckiest guy on earth. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. Here is the Week 1 ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll, released Feb. 14. And I almost wasn't. Bartow added, "I felt very good at halftime, very good. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. Following his retirement, he became an outspoken analyst on NBA television broadcasts. After his retirement as a player, Walton has become a successful and controversial basketball color commentator. Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. [51][50] In a 40 series sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1977 Western Conference finals, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks playing against fellow UCLA alum Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Find out more. 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