Bill Walton: RIP

[Dr. Cheese]

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For some reason, I thought he was older. Even with an injury shortened career, dude managed to win two NCAA and two NBA titles.

 

[FilterFunk]

He seemed like an all-around good guy. I only say "seemed like" because I didn't know him personally, but he came across as a good guy.

He's one of those "what if" athletes - what if the injuries hadn't gotten to him? Career-wise, he may have been up there with the greatest centers in NBA history, but we'll never know...

RIP, Mr. Walton.

 

[BadJazz]

Sad news. I just watched Joseph Vincent's newest video about Larry Bird and was surprised to learn that, despite all his injuries, Big Red played in 80 games in the 86 title season. I figured it might be half that. RIP Blazer legend.

 

[StyleOverShow]

Good guy, sorry to see him pass so young. Thought he was a vegetarian and all healthy? RIP

 

[bassicmike]

Sad news. I just watched Joseph Vincent's newest video about Larry Bird and was surprised to learn that, despite all his injuries, Big Red played in 80 games in the 86 title season. I figured it might be half that. RIP Blazer legend.

Bill's minutes were managed very well during the 85-86 season. The Celtics led a lot of games by a lot of points so there was no need to put Walton in. They were 50-1 at home that season through the playoffs. What a joy that team was to watch.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Good guy, sorry to see him pass so young. Thought he was a vegetarian and all healthy? RIP

We all die. I know he had cancer, I don't know what kind. Living healthy may have allowed him to last as long as he did.

 

[5StringBlues]

True legend. If you have not seen the multi part bill Walton documentary on ESPN, it is a must see.

 

[BadJazz]

Bill's minutes were managed very well during the 85-86 season. The Celtics led a lot of games by a lot of points so there was no need to put Walton in. They were 50-1 at home that season through the playoffs. What a joy that team was to watch.

That makes sense. Larry Bird himself said that was the best team he was a part of.

 

[GregC]

Bill's minutes were managed very well during the 85-86 season. The Celtics led a lot of games by a lot of points so there was no need to put Walton in. They were 50-1 at home that season through the playoffs. What a joy that team was to watch.

Very true all around. Excellent team. Bill played 19 minutes per game, earning Sixth Man of the Year honors in the process.

 

[nutdog]

 

[Gluvhand]

Dude was 100% a hippy. I don't like hippies. I liked Walton. A lot.

 

[Killing Floor]

Too bad.

We were just recently talking about how he made bicycle wheels look tiny.

RIP

 

[Indiedog]

We in Tucson always had a soft spot for him because he often called the University of Arizona's b-ball games. And of course his son Luke played for the team. His love of the Grateful Dead was always endearing. And he was just a fun goofball guy.

 

[MJ5150]

I appreciated that he was all the time smiling, and as I recall he didn't bad-mouth people. He gave off the vibe to me he loved his life and was getting the most out of it.

-Mike

 

[kobass]

RIP Bill.

 

[MonetBass]

One of the greats. RIP, Bill.

 

[CosmicRay]

All that and one of the biggest (no pun) Deadheads on the planet. My kind of person....
RIP Bill

 

[Winslow]

Of possible interest:

Dead & Company Honor The Late Bill Walton At Sphere Show