"Walton could do everything, he had great timing, complete vision of the floor, had excellent fundamentals and was a great passer, both in outlet passes and in the half court. He has been highly successful in the oil business. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. [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. Before the injuries hampered his professional career, Bill Walton dominated college basketball. Bill Walton, a three-time National Player of the Year and a key member in UCLA's dynasty under John Wooden, was one of the greatest men's college basketball players ever. But I will take one. He has hosted several podcasts and satellite radio programs featuring the music of the Grateful Dead. And Red says, 'Shut up. But that led to extreme efficiency. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Center All rights reserved. Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. [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 really fun to play against. Staying relatively healthy, Walton became an integral component of an already talented Celtics team and, in a reserve role, helped Boston win the NBA title in 1986. UCLA was 86-4 during Bill Walton's three years of college with the center starting his college career 73-0. "[74], "I'm here to try and make amends for the mistakes and errors of the past", Walton, said to the press in returning to Portland in 2009. [102][103], Bill Walton's other brother, Bruce Walton, played in the National Football League with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1975. "[12], Walton overcame all obstacles and led Helix to 49 consecutive victories in his two varsity seasons. 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. "Of which I had no interest in doing", Walton said. William Theodore Walton III Twitter: BillWalton (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief) Position: Center Shoots: Right 6-11, 210lb (211cm, 95kg) . He is big and strong and wirey. Walton played wearing a back brace, as he had suffered a major back injury in a fall against Washington State the week before. I don't think anyone can get in a run-and-shoot contest with them and win not us, not the Boston Celtics, not anyone. Give me the phone!' Walton appeared in the premiere of the third season in the reality TV show Shark Tank on January 20, 2012, where he helped to sell the "Clean Bottle", a water bottle that unscrews at both ends for easier cleaning.[121][122]. ")[92][120], Walton appeared in the 1984 motion picture Ghostbusters.[85][86]. Coach Nash played Bill and Bruce Walton together in the paint. His NBA years : from 1975 to 1987 Bill Walton NBA Stats Summary : inLa Mesa,California "[11], In Walton's senior year, UCLA's 88-game winning streak ended with a 7170 loss at Notre Dame on January 19, 1974. 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. He passes. "[8], "When they would begin to rough up Bill, I would look at coach and he would give me a nod", recalled Bruce. [11], After the 198485 campaign, Walton called on two of the league's premier teams, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Look at his feet. [46][11], "When you fail in your hometown, that's as bad as it gets, and I love my hometown", said Walton of his tenure in San Diego. 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. Walton is particularly attached to the Grateful Dead, whose concerts he started attending in 1967, while he was still in high school. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It's become my greatest accomplishment of my life and everybody else's biggest nightmare."[79]. Bill Walton led a dynasty to two national championships, and an 88-game winning streak that no men's team has yet to touch. "[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). 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. "I regret that I wasn't a better person. 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 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. ", 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. Bill Walton Bill Walton couldn't escape the injury bug in his NBA career. William Theodore Walton III Having played just 468 games over 10 seasons, Walton retired after the 198687 campaign. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. And he had a great head, a very dedicated team player. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. I looked up at him with the sad, soft eyes of a young man who just wanted one more chance. Walton had 28 points and 14 rebounds against Arizona State, on 13 of 18 shooting, and 9 points and 14 rebounds against San Francisco, taking only 7 shots. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. Ghostbusters was filmed in 1984 and Pasch questioned Walton about his claim throughout the game as to the specifics of his appearance and character, but Walton refused to provide more details. Portland lost the series to Seattle in six games. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. 2x NBA CHAMPION. "[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. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. Following surgery on his back, Walton returned to broadcasting as a part-time commentator for the Sacramento Kings for 201011 and 201112. He played college basketball for coach John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins, winning three consecutive national college player of the year awards (19721974), while leading UCLA to NCAA championships in 1972 and 1973 and an 88-game winning streak. . Professional Life of Bill Walton. "Walton has averaged 21.3 points per game and 15.5 rebounds per game, despite riding the bench much of the time after the starters had built insurmountable leads," wrote The Daily Herald's sports editor Joe Watts. [19], Beginning in elementary and high school, Walton had loyally followed UCLA's basketball team on the radio. Thank you Larry Bird. Team chemistry. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. The Terre Haute Tribune noted that Walton "doesn't shoot all over the place." A disgrace to the game of basketball, a disgrace to sport. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. The 6'6" 205-pound wing set the NCAA record for career rebounds (2,201) that still stands today. "[10], While Walton was in high school in 1967, the NBA expansion San Diego Rockets came to town. Updates? He originally joined ESPN in 2002 as a lead analyst for ESPN and ABC's NBA coverage. [81], Walton frequently works alongside Dave Pasch while calling Pac-12 games. "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. ", UCLA coach John Wooden: "There have only been two men I have coached that could have played on the varsity in their freshman years Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton. I'm the lucky one, in that I never thought going through all of it that I would be healthy at the end. He's a nationally known face, a hipster wild man, but now he's also this: [60][59], The 1986 NBA playoffs were Walton's first taste of the postseason in nearly a decade, at age 33. 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. And another one. I lived most of my life by myself. 1952 Playing 20 minutes due to foul trouble, Walton had four points and 12 rebounds in the victory over Weber State, taking only one shot. The Waltons' La Mesa home was a hillside home on Colorado Avenue, just below Lake Murray. Walton set the record for most points in an NCAA championship game, which still stands, and was the tournament's most outstanding player. Robert Parish accepting Bill Walton for who he is and what kind of player he was, I thought that was major. Or write about sports? He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. In a Final Four game against Louisville in the 1972 NCAA tournament, Walton was 11-of-15 from the field, scoring 33 points to go along with 21 rebounds. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. Walton knows alot of basketball but doesn't beat you over the head with his "basketball knowledge" I'd rather hear Walton go off script than hear Jay Bilas say "horn set" 500 times a game. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. "[10], Walton's struggle with injury and pain began while at Helix High School, where he broke an ankle, a leg, several bones in his feet, and underwent knee surgery. Omissions? His saga of injury and failed rehabs was connected to the use of painkillers by the doctor who was assigned to his case. 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). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Rockets had no set practice facility and would often play pick-up games at Helix High School. 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. His efforts were rewarded with the NBAs Sixth Man Award for the 198586 season. It was just a nightmare. Coach Wooden never tired of telling us that once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player. Crum first saw Walton in 1968 as a high school junior and was at first dubious when hearing of Walton, but went to scout him anyway. Wow. 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. He only played in ten games during the season. Bill Walton averaged 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. [12][43][44][45], Walton was the number one overall pick by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in the 1974 NBA draft. Career High Seasons: 18.9 points (1977-78),. 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. What other performance could possibly come close to that? Walton was injured again in the 198687 regular season, but returned in time for the 1987 playoffs. [67][68] He attempted a comeback in February 1990, but injuries intervened and he retired as a player. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He currently is a college assistant coach at San Diego Mesa College. I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. [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. Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. home/away, monthly, etc More Bill Walton Basketball Reference pages. Walton played 50 minutes and scored 29 points, adding 18 rebounds and 4 assists in the loss. In the NCAA championship game, he had 24 points and 20 rebounds in the Bruins' 8176 victory over Florida State. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. [7] Coach Graciano "made it [basketball] fun and really emphasized the joy of playing the team game", said Walton. Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. (Bill Walton had attended Stanford Law School for two years while with the Clippers, but never graduated.) At halftime, the game was tied 3939. Walton scored eight of UCLA's first 12 points in the game and never looked back. Bill Walton was one of the greats in college basketball history. [11], Before his sophomore season, Walton underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage on his left knee. 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. There were running jump hooks and short jumpers off the glass. 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. In 87 total games, Walton averaged 20.3 points and an . [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. "So the things he taught us made no sense to us. [105], Walton is known as a vegetarian and a meditation practitioner. All rights reserved. 2 min read. "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. [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?' Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 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. Bill Walton was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1993 (Full List) [82], Walton's 2003 TV series Bill Walton's Long Strange Trip aired on ESPN with Walton as subject and star. He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. [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. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. 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. He was injured and lost for the remainder of the playoffs in the second game of the first-round series against the Seattle SuperSonics. He spent three more quiet seasons in San Diego before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1985. Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. I had no desire to ever stop playing. John Wooden. Walton typically was paired with Steve "Snapper" Jones for national NBA games because he and Jones had a point-counterpoint banter during games. Born: November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California us Relatives: Son Luke Walton. 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. The Portland Trail Blazers selected Walton with the first pick in the first round of the 1974 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. 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. All rights reserved. On the black day in 1974 against North Carolina State, he produced 29 . Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "[72], In the men's basketball final, the United States controversially lost to the Soviet Union 5150, finishing in second place. In 2018, Walton received the CoSIDA Dick Enberg Award. Do you have a sports website? 3 [deleted] 10 yr. ago Walton received the NBA Retired Players Association Humanitarian Award in 2002. The following series of photographs in The Daily Herald (Provo, UT) show Walton's technique of grabbing a rebound, holding the ball high over his head and throwing a two-handed overhead pass to a teammate. Elvin and I are still close friends. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. Walton was inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. In a pre-season meeting with his new coach, Walton had advised Ramsay, "Coach, don't assume we know anything. 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). 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. He shot 52.1% from the floor for his career. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: It's not like he attempted 22 dunks, and still, he missed only once all game. "[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%. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. [46], Portland finished the regular season 5824 and Walton returned for the 1978 NBA playoffs. "Injuries [he missed games with a bad back]. And to me it was frustrating because I finally had a great team and a great player and it was all coming apart. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He averaged 18.6 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks and Portland finished 4933. Nonetheless, he was one of the greatest college basketball players in history. He never talked about strategy, statistics or plays, but rather about people and character. We found that out. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. "[98], Chris Walton played for San Diego State. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Bill Walton III Position: Center 6-11 , 210lb (211cm, 95kg) School: UCLA (Men) Draft: Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA draft 2x NCAA Champion 3x NCAA All-Tourney 3x NCAA All-Region 2x NCAA Tourney MOP HS Parade AA 2x AP POY 3x Consensus AA 3x Naismith Award 3x Rupp Trophy SUMMARY Career G 87 PTS 20.3 TRB 15.7 AST Jerry West college stats and vitals School: West Virginia Position: Guard Height: 6-2 Weight: 175 pounds Years active: 1957-60 NCAA tournament record: 6-3 Career averages: 24.8 points per game,. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. I never spoke to anybody. A better player. Walton tallied 17 points, nine rebounds, and four assists against San Francisco. Born: March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California us Relatives: Father Bill Walton. Then I joined the NBA. 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. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. Walton sat out the 197879 season and was then signed by the San Diego Clippers (now Los Angeles Clippers), for whom he played four injury-plagued seasons. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. His career averages were 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 468 regular season games. Find out more. Career Stats. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. And I was going to go until I couldn't go anymore. Also Read: Bill Walton's Top Moments during Warriors-Blazers Match. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [21], After Walton initially refused to cut his hair as an incoming freshman, Coach Wooden told Walton "we'll miss you." In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. [101], Adam Walton played at Louisiana State University, Pomona College and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. ", Florida State coach Hugh Durham: "If you run against them, you might catch Walton away from the basket but if you slow down, he'll be there and gobble everything up. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 7 all-time. [10], During his sophomore year of high school (age 1516), Walton grew from 6ft 1in (1.85m) to 6ft 7in (2.01m). So we had no real idea how fragile everything was. [16] His 25.0 rebounds per game in a season ranks No. Following his retirement, he became an outspoken analyst on NBA television broadcasts. [106], Walton maintained a close lifetime friendship with Coach John Wooden, visiting him often. [11], On September 6, 1985, Walton was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Boston Celtics for Cedric Maxwell and a 1986 1st round draft pick (Arvydas Sabonis was later selected). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. Coach Gordon Nash promoted him to the varsity team the end of the season. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. He said of his efforts that day, "A complete failure on all levels, particularly as a human being. And I realized immediately that I had just absolutely blown this whole deal with John Wooden. He had 24 and 16 at halftime. Other than that, it was all fine. Oct 23, 2021. However, they were outscored 120, missing six consecutive shots with four turnovers. In 1994, Walton was voted into the Verizon Academic All-American Hall of Fame. Alternate titles: William Theodore Walton III. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). If Bill Walton was getting physical treatment in a basketball game, Bruce returned the treatment. I had no idea what we had at UCLA. Walton was the inaugural inductee into the Grateful Dead Hall of Honor in 2001. Bill was taller, but frail as he had not filled out his growing frame. Join our linker program. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. [108] He attended more than 850[109] Grateful Dead concerts, including traveling with the band to Egypt for its famous 1978 performance before the Pyramids (joining the band on drums),[110] and quotes Grateful Dead lyrics in TV and radio interviews. His career was rehabilitated during two seasons with the Boston Celtics at the end of his career. UCLA next defeated San Francisco 8360 in the Western Regional Final to reach the Final Four. We can't pass this guy.' "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. He is also mentioned by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980 comedy Airplane! BILL WALTON: College basketball stats, best moments and quotes. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. [69], Walton was selected to the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but declined to participate. After the game, Louisville coach Denny Crum told reporters, "I think this is the best UCLA team ever.". The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. I just wish I could do a lot of things over, but I can't. That's why I have the utmost respect for Bill Walton and that's the main reason why he was my inductee into the Hall of Fame. [25], Walton was the 1973 recipient of the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. [8][9], "When those opposing teams would try to get physical with me, Bruce would do whatever it took to protect me", Walton recalled. [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. [39][38], "David Thompson's a great champion. He averaged a career double-double of 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, with 3.4 assists and 2.2 blocked shots, averaging 28 minutes. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. Bill Walton started his basketball career from the fourth grade at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School by coach Frank "Rocky" Graciano and also played for his college at the University of California and Los Angeles. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Walton scored in a variety of ways against Memphis State. That's the best team I've ever been on, no question about that. He won another NBA title in 1986 as a member of the Boston Celtics. In April 2019, Luke Walton was named head coach of the Sacramento Kings. 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