[57], In five seasons with Portland, Walton played in 209 games, averaging a double-double of 17.1 points and 13.5 rebounds, with 4.4 assists and 2.6 blocks. [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. After being selected as the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft, Walton led the Portland Trail Blazers to an NBA championship in 1977, earning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award that season. 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. [52][53], Portland matched up in the 1977 NBA Finals against the favored Philadelphia 76ers. Give me the phone!' [95][96][97] Luke was named after Walton's friend and former teammate Maurice Lucas. 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 [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. 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. 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. He rung up 2,402 points over his collegiate career and was selected as an All-American three times. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. 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 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "[8], "When they would begin to rough up Bill, I would look at coach and he would give me a nod", recalled Bruce. We couldn't get him out. "Of which I had no interest in doing", Walton said. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. And I realized immediately that I had just absolutely blown this whole deal with John Wooden. "Off the floor I worried. [25][26], UCLA again finished 300 overall and 140 in the Pac-8 conference in 197273. 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! However, they were outscored 120, missing six consecutive shots with four turnovers. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. His efforts were rewarded with the NBAs Sixth Man Award for the 198586 season. And Red, through the smoke, with a big, cherubic grin on his face, looked at the doctors, looked at me, and he said, 'He's fine. Tech. [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. He spent three more quiet seasons in San Diego before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1985. It's my greatest failure as a professional in my entire life, I could not get the job done in my hometown. He was a dynamic big moment guy, and I just wish I could have risen to the occasion. Walton was named the NCAA player of the year in three consecutive seasons (197274). The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. "I was a skinny, scrawny guy. After his retirement as a player, Walton has become a successful and controversial basketball color commentator. What other performance could possibly come close to that? Walton's only four losses came in his senior year (Notre Dame, Oregon State, Oregon and then NC State in the NCAA tournament). He averaged 21.1, 20.4, and 19.3 points per game in his three seasons and was . UCLA was 864 in Walton's three seasons. Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief are nicknames for Bill Walton. He then limped off the floor, receiving an ovation from the 19,301 fans. Walton recalled Elvin Hayes calling and telling his mother, "Tell Billy, Big E is calling and we need him to open the gym tonight. With Walton playing alongside Henry Bibby, Larry Farmer, Wilkes, Lee, and Swen Nater, UCLA finished 140 in the Pac 8 Conference. The USA team, under coach Hal Fisher, failed to win a medal in the tournament, coming in a disappointing fifth place. He never talked about strategy, statistics or plays, but rather about people and character. From 1972-74, Bill Walton led UCLA to an 86-4 record and two national titles. College College Basketball Almost Perfect SI Staff Mar 2, 2013 1:10 Almost Perfect UCLA center Bill Walton was nearly perfect in the 1973 NCAA men's national championship game,. He became the only player to have won an NBA Finals MVP, Sixth Man Award, and regular season MVP. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. [25][26][23], Walton's political personality was alive in his collegiate years on the UCLA campus. [40], Walton left UCLA to begin a new life in professional basketball and kept a lifetime friendship with Coach Wooden. After having received a painkilling injection to play, X-rays taken after Game 2 revealed the navicular bone below Walton's left ankle was broken. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. College: UCLA High School: Helix in La Mesa, California 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. Updates? 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. In 2018, Walton received the CoSIDA Dick Enberg Award. 1952 Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 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. The Waltons' La Mesa home was a hillside home on Colorado Avenue, just below Lake Murray. By far the youngest player on the roster, Walton played minimally in five games, averaging 2.6 points. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. [116] It remained on The New York Times bestseller list for two weeks in April 2016. He is also mentioned by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980 comedy Airplane! "[36], UCLA finished 264 and 122 in the Pac 8 Conference, with Walton playing alongside Keith Wilkes, David Myers, and Marques Johnson. And I almost wasn't. 1977 NBA Finals MVP. Career Stats Then I joined the NBA. [115], His memoir, Back from the Dead: Searching for the Sound, Shining the Light and Throwing It Down, was released by Simon and Schuster in March 2016. 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. Walton scored in a variety of ways against Memphis State. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. But to win, we also felt we had to control Walton. Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[80] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). Bill Walton averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. Corrections? [118][119], Walton has cameo appearances in the films 88 and 1, Celtic Pride, Little Nicky and Semi-Pro, and appeared as Sven the Wise in the 2011 Capital One Visigoth SportsNet commercials. Dressed in blue jeans, white basketball shoes and a Carlos Santana T-shirt, Walton's busy telling students about March 15, 1990. 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 At halftime, the game was tied 3939. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. I was never so embarrassed in my life. He left that to David Thompson, whose N.C. State Wolfpack downed Walton in the 1974 NCAA championship, or Julius. 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. [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. In a June 8, 2010, interview on The Dan Patrick Show, Walton admitted to contemplating suicide for a time due to the constant pain resulting from injuries sustained during his NBA career. Walton would never play for the Trail Blazers again. In the NCAA championship game, he had 24 points and 20 rebounds in the Bruins' 8176 victory over Florida State. [87], In 2001, Walton received an Emmy Award for "Best Live Sports Television Broadcast" and in 2018 was the recipient of the CoSIDA Dick Enberg Award. "[98], Chris Walton played for San Diego State. In 87 total games, Walton averaged 20.3 points and an . All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He may not have been fast in the traditional sense at 6-11, 210 pounds, but he was quick. We already had a pretty good team, and I think adding him and (Jerry) Sichting really helped us. Do you have a blog? 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]. Look at his face. 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. 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. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. He fully realized his potential during that season, averaging nearly 19 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game. Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. [23][24], In the 1972 Final Four, Walton had 33 points and 21 rebounds, on 11 of 13 shooting and 11 of 12 free-throws, against Louisville in the NCAA semifinal, as UCLA won 9677. [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. All rights reserved. [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. Bill Walton was a great college player, maybe the best ever. "[74] Of Walton's injuries, Ramsay added, "And that was very frustrating to both of us. UCLA was 86-4 during Bill Walton's three years of college with the center starting his college career 73-0. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. ", 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. He did all that in just 33 minutes, too. Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. They were basketball teammates in high school. He even led the Bruins in assists in 1974 with 5.48 assists per game. [101], Adam Walton played at Louisiana State University, Pomona College and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. "Helix is where it all began. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. He originally joined ESPN in 2002 as a lead analyst for ESPN and ABC's NBA coverage. He says, 'Walton, can you play?' [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. "[12], On Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Walton commented, "The checks bounced higher than the basketballs when Donald Sterling took over. Bartow added, "I felt very good at halftime, very good. I'm the luckiest guy in the world. Luke Walton. He has been highly successful in the oil business. "[35][22], A week later, the Bruins beat the Fighting Irish 9475 at home. "I came back and told Coach Wooden that this Walton kid was the best high school player I'd ever seen", Crum recalled. And I was going to go until I couldn't go anymore. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. A better player. Walton averaged 29 points and 25 rebounds, as Helix finished 330 in his senior season. [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. [11], Before his sophomore season, Walton underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage on his left knee. And they're saying, 'Red, come here. He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. The 6'6" 205-pound wing set the NCAA record for career rebounds (2,201) that still stands today. Bill Walton Bill Walton couldn't escape the injury bug in his NBA career. 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. 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. He utilized shot fakes and refined post moves to get clean looks. [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. If Bill Walton was getting physical treatment in a basketball game, Bruce returned the treatment. Look at this. The Bruins averaged winning by over 20 points, averaging 81.3 points to their opponents' 60.1. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. 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. "Coach Wooden is the most influential person in my life outside of my mom and dad, but when we played for him, he was older than our parents, and we thought our parents were the oldest people on earth", Walton said. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Here's everything you need to know about Walton's time with the Bruins. His saga of injury and failed rehabs was connected to the use of painkillers by the doctor who was assigned to his case. However, he returned to broadcasting the following year. 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,. "[72], In the men's basketball final, the United States controversially lost to the Soviet Union 5150, finishing in second place. 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. 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. Walton typically was paired with Steve "Snapper" Jones for national NBA games because he and Jones had a point-counterpoint banter during games. [60][59], The 1986 NBA playoffs were Walton's first taste of the postseason in nearly a decade, at age 33. Walton played wearing a back brace, as he had suffered a major back injury in a fall against Washington State the week before. ", Memphis State coach Murray Bartow, prior to the 1973 national championship game: "Anyone who runs with UCLA is going to lose. Bill Walton Playoffs Game Log. 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. I never spoke to anybody. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 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. On the black day in 1974 against North Carolina State, he produced 29 . [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. "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 only played in ten games during the season. The Clippers never finished near .500 or made the playoffs in his tenure with the franchise. When you're right there and it's there for you and the whole world is watching, and it's recorded as history that can never be changed, that is a terribly heavy burden. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. UCLA next defeated San Francisco 8360 in the Western Regional Final to reach the Final Four. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. Twitter: His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. The vitals for Bill Walton School: UCLA Position: Center Height: 6-11 Weight: 210 pounds Years active: 1971-74 NCAA tournament record: 11-1 College averages: 20.3 points per game, 15.7. 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. [deleted] 10 yr. ago For the curious. 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 the Nuggets series Walton averaged 17.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 3.0 blocks. 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. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [citation needed] In 2001, Walton was inducted into The Grateful Dead Hall of Honor. [35] Later in the season, UCLA dropped consecutive games in consecutive days at Oregon and Oregon State,[36] nicknamed "the Lost Weekend". Walton, who missed a 12-foot shot off an inbounds pass to win the game as time expired, finished with 24 points and nine rebounds. One anecdote that particularly illustrates Walton's decision to choose the Celtics over the Lakers involves Larry Bird, who happened to be in Auerbach's office when Walton called. BILL WALTON: College basketball stats, best moments and quotes. His high arch, which made the foot bones susceptible to breaking, was lowered to relieve the stress on the bones. It's true that Bill's game, even when he was healthy, was never about flash. He'd dart across the lane to establish position or to catch a sleeping defender off-guard on his way to the rim. Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952. Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. They couldn't have been nicer, and I became their friend. Career Stats. Bill Walton made at least $2,625,000 playing professional basketball. [38], In the 1974 Final Four, UCLA's record seven consecutive national titles was broken. "We were able to go right through the press." [105], Walton is known as a vegetarian and a meditation practitioner. He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. November 5, Find out more. And Red pushes his way through all the doctors, comes over. And when you're in that position, it's the worst feeling in the world. 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. In 1972-73, they were 30-0 again and won four . Walton once had a triple-double against SMU with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. The basketball was awful, and the business side was immoral, dishonest, corrupt, and illegal. "Maurice was so important in my life and in little Luke's life", Walton said. The Associated Press noted that Walton was double-teamed for most of the game, too. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [23], In the 25-team 1972 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Weber State 9058. I thought everybody had the same thing: great parents, great schools, great neighborhoods, great colleges, great coaches. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. Here is the Week 1 ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll, released Feb. 14. In 2015, he made a visit to the Ken Kesey Collection while on a stop at the University of Oregon. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [114], Walton also considers himself a fan and friend of the late writer Ken Kesey. He missed three games. After losing the first two games, the Blazers won four straight to win the NBA championship. 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. I ground my body up. [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. 2x NCAA CHAMPION . I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. Right, Born: Walton is a noted fan of the Grateful Dead, as a self-described "Deadhead", and often mentions them in his broadcasts. Bill Walton Greatest Games: 44 Points vs Memphis State (1973 NCAA FInal) - YouTube 0:00 / 5:04 Bill Walton Greatest Games: 44 Points vs Memphis State (1973 NCAA FInal) Larry Legend 20.2K. 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 a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 3. Nate was on the ballot for the 2003 California Recall election, receiving 1,697 votes. We were so young and we had always won. We've got a 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. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. Thank you Boston Celtics. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [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. 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. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Do you have a sports website? [16] His 25.0 rebounds per game in a season ranks No. Or write about sports? In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. [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. 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. [99][100], Nate Walton played basketball at Princeton. Walton tallied 17 points, nine rebounds, and four assists against San Francisco. [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. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Helix won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship in both 1969 and 1970, finishing 292 in 196869 and 330 in 196970. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Walton reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $7 million contract. Playing with four personal fouls, Walton fell hard to the floor on a play and injured his left knee and ankle. He shot 52.1% from the floor for his career. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players in history. I ground my feet up into dust. And we were able to go out and win a championship. It is a stain and stigma on my soul that is indelible. One more chance to be part of something special, to be part of the team, to be with the guys one more time. Walton's injuries and surgeries limited his career, and counting his 19781979 year-long holdout, Walton played in 44% of the regular season games in his 13-year career. "[36], In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. We found that out. And another one. 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. Born: November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California us Relatives: Son Luke Walton. Walton eventually signed with the San Diego Clippers when he became a free agent in 1979. Here is the schedule, scores and game times for the 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, running Feb. 23-26. "[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%. Bill Walton Returns to ESPN College Basketball Airwaves Having starred at UCLA as a player, Bill Walton is synonymous with being on the call for games involving Pac-12 Conference teams. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. He did not get his wish and sat out the entire 1979 season in protest. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [11], After the 198485 campaign, Walton called on two of the league's premier teams, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. Bird said that if Walton felt healthy enough to play that it was good enough for him, as opposed to Lakers GM Jerry West, who was hedging his interest in Walton pending a doctor's report. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Do you have a blog? 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). The Irish made six shots in a row, winning on Dwight Clay's shot with 29 seconds left, as Notre Dame prevailed 7170. 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. Freshmen were prohibited by the NCAA from playing varsity at the time. We couldn't let him dominate the game. A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. 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