"[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). Walton was inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. And I realized immediately that I had just absolutely blown this whole deal with John Wooden. Walton reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $7 million contract. In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. [62] In the Eastern Conference Finals 40 sweep against the Milwaukee Bucks, Walton averaged 8.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 18 minutes. [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. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. Find out more. 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). "[74] Of Walton's injuries, Ramsay added, "And that was very frustrating to both of us. "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. Other than that, it was all fine. "They had some great teams with Elvin Hayes and Calvin Murphy and future head coaches and broadcasters such as Pat Riley, Rick Adelman, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jim Barnett, and Stu Lantz. Born: March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California us Relatives: Father Bill Walton. [11][46], Walton overcame a stuttering problem at age 28 with the help of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Glickman, after a lengthy conversation between the two at an event. 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. The gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club in, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 09:26. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. His career was rehabilitated during two seasons with the Boston Celtics at the end of his career. [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. "[41], Walton was drafted by the American Basketball Association's Dallas Chaparrals in the 1973 ABA draft as an underclassman in an attempt to lure him from UCLA. [46] As his feet became more durable, the Clippers had won 30 and 31 games in his final two seasons. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. His parents had interests in art, literature, politics, and music. He utilized shot fakes and refined post moves to get clean looks. Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. [93][94] Luke was the head coach of the Lakers (20162019), after two years as an assistant for the Golden State Warriors. College: UCLA High School: Helix in La Mesa, California 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. [citation needed] "There were so many problems", Walton said of the losses. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [11], Walton played a career-high 80 games for Coach KC Jones and the Celtics during the 198586 season. 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. "He would simply get too tired", recalled Nash. And another one. "Maurice was so important in my life and in little Luke's life", Walton said. Two titanium rods and four four-inch bolts were inserted in his back. Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. Bill Walton William Theodore Walton III Twitter : BillWalton (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief) Position: Center Shoots: Right 6-11 , 210lb (211cm, 95kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 2x All Star 1976-77 TRB Champ 1976-77 BLK Champ 2x NBA Champ 2x All-NBA 2x All-Defensive 1976-77 Finals MVP 1977-78 MVP I just wish I could do a lot of things over, but I can't. The Rockets had no set practice facility and would often play pick-up games at Helix High School. 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. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. It's not like he attempted 22 dunks, and still, he missed only once all game. [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. "[107], On Walton's desk sits a message to him from Coach Wooden: "To Bill Walton, it's the things you learn after you know it all that count. In 2015, he made a visit to the Ken Kesey Collection while on a stop at the University of Oregon. The varsity UCLA team, led by seniors Sidney Wicks, Curtis Rowe, and Steve Patterson defeated Villanova in the 1971 NCAA Championship Game for UCLA's 5th consecutive NCAA title. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. It was a humbling honor and privilege to be on the same squad as true legends Monroe Nash, Wilbur Strong, Phil Edwards, and Bruce Menser. Coach Nash played Bill and Bruce Walton together in the paint. 3 [deleted] 10 yr. ago Their comparative career stats: WALTON 468 Games averaging 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 blocks on 52.1% shooting from the field. Career High Seasons: 18.9 points (1977-78),. Walton averaged 29 points and 25 rebounds, as Helix finished 330 in his senior season. [63], In the 1986 NBA Finals, the Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets with "Twin Towers" Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson 42 to win the NBA Championship. We couldn't let him dominate the game. The Clippers never finished near .500 or made the playoffs in his tenure with the franchise. In April 2019, Luke Walton was named head coach of the Sacramento Kings. 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. 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. He has hosted several podcasts and satellite radio programs featuring the music of the Grateful Dead. 13 on USA Today's list of the greatest NCAA tournament games of all time. But to win, we also felt we had to control Walton. Join our linker program. Let's go. Wooden would become a lifetime mentor to Walton. He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Wow. The titles made Walton and him the first NBA father-son pair to have both won multiple NBA championships. What other performance could possibly come close to that? 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 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. A disgrace to the game of basketball, a disgrace to sport. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. slowhandmark 10 yr. ago That dunk on Abdul jabbar in 77. So we had no real idea how fragile everything was. And I almost wasn't. 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. ("Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes! "[35][22], A week later, the Bruins beat the Fighting Irish 9475 at home. "Walton started UCLA's famed fast break with quick outlet passes," noted the AP. Walton led UCLA in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage for three consecutive years: No sophomore, junior or senior in UCLA history has averaged more rebounds per game, respectively, than when Walton was a sophomore, junior and senior. 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. William T. "Bill" Walton. Born: November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California us Relatives: Son Luke Walton. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? CAN'T MISS: Find out which March Madness Moment was voted the greatest of all time. Walton once had a triple-double against SMU with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. [116] It remained on The New York Times bestseller list for two weeks in April 2016. Then, when I was 28 I learned how to speak. 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,. Career Stats I looked up at him with the sad, soft eyes of a young man who just wanted one more chance. Walton is particularly attached to the Grateful Dead, whose concerts he started attending in 1967, while he was still in high school. "[12], On Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Walton commented, "The checks bounced higher than the basketballs when Donald Sterling took over. Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. Bill Walton was one of the greats in college basketball history. "[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. [deleted] 10 yr. ago For the curious. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. 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. Walton set the record for most points in an NCAA championship game, which still stands, and was the tournament's most outstanding player. [7] Coach Graciano "made it [basketball] fun and really emphasized the joy of playing the team game", said Walton. "He was really fun to play against. Bill Walton is a 6-11 junior center from Helix, Calif. who is the best college basketball player ever. His saga of injury and failed rehabs was connected to the use of painkillers by the doctor who was assigned to his case. ", 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. His NBA years : from 1975 to 1987 Bill Walton NBA Stats Summary : "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. Find out more. [citation needed] In 2001, Walton was inducted into The Grateful Dead Hall of Honor. He creates so many problems. Walton joined the Boston Celtics, and they won the 1985-86 championship. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. He was a dynamic big moment guy, and I just wish I could have risen to the occasion. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Walton was named the NCAA player of the year in three consecutive seasons (197274). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Or write about sports? [11], After the 198485 campaign, Walton called on two of the league's premier teams, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. We thought he was nuts, but when you're hot and when you're on top and it's all happening, you never think. Center Bill Walton was an absolute monster during his three-year stretch at UCLA in the '70s. ")[92][120], Walton appeared in the 1984 motion picture Ghostbusters.[85][86]. Throughout his career, nagging injuries continually slowed Walton. Tech. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. With Walton playing alongside Henry Bibby, Larry Farmer, Wilkes, Lee, and Swen Nater, UCLA finished 140 in the Pac 8 Conference. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. Walton had 14 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists against Indiana. Walton played wearing a back brace, as he had suffered a major back injury in a fall against Washington State the week before. 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 says, 'Walton, can you play?' ", Memphis State coach Murray Bartow, prior to the 1973 national championship game: "Anyone who runs with UCLA is going to lose. 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. It's my greatest failure as a professional in my entire life, I could not get the job done in my hometown. [101], Adam Walton played at Louisiana State University, Pomona College and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. 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,. The craziest part? Walton scored eight of UCLA's first 12 points in the game and never looked back. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. "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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. 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 had attended Stanford Law School for two years while with the Clippers, but never graduated.) Look at his face. [citation needed], Walton first played organized basketball under Frank "Rocky" Graciano, who coached at Walton's Catholic elementary school. In the locker room after the 1973 Championship game, Coach Wooden introduced Walton to representatives of the ABA, who hoped to convince him to turn pro. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. And we were able to go out and win a championship. We got the basketball legend just days after MJ was crowned king of . 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. 1952 All rights reserved. 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. Bruce played in Super Bowl X, making Bill and Bruce the only brothers to play in the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. [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. 3. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. [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. And to me it was frustrating because I finally had a great team and a great player and it was all coming apart. Wooden said Walton is the best center he had ever seen in throwing outlet passes. Walton scored 20 points and grabbed 23 rebounds in the clinching Game 6 victory,[54][49] and was named the Finals' Most Valuable Player with averages of 18.5 points, 19.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.7 blocks,[49][54] which prompted Philadelphia 76ers coach Gene Shue to comment after the series: "Bill Walton is the best player for a big man who ever played the game of basketball. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: 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. Research validated Walton's claim. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys. I'm the lucky one, in that I never thought going through all of it that I would be healthy at the end. "[13], Hall of Fame Coach Denny Crum was then an assistant coach at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), under John Wooden, sent to watch Walton play. Here are the top matchups and tournaments to watch in the non-conference portion of the NCAA softball season. Bartow added, "I felt very good at halftime, very good. Thank you Celtic nation. "[75], Said Walton reflecting on his career: "I loved basketball. 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. Walton scored in a variety of ways against Memphis State. Bill Walton's time at ESPN as a college basketball analyst has delivered plenty of memorable moments over the last decade, and he didn't disappoint on Saturday as he took his . Walton averaged 7.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 19 minutes, and finished with a career-high 56.2 field goal percentage. Walton played for UCLA under Coach Wooden from 1971 to 1974. Data Provided By Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. [8][9], "When those opposing teams would try to get physical with me, Bruce would do whatever it took to protect me", Walton recalled. 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). Walton typically was paired with Steve "Snapper" Jones for national NBA games because he and Jones had a point-counterpoint banter during games. Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[80] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). [106], Walton maintained a close lifetime friendship with Coach John Wooden, visiting him often. Following surgery on his back, Walton returned to broadcasting as a part-time commentator for the Sacramento Kings for 201011 and 201112. [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. [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. He is a graduate of Indiana University. 7 all-time. 1978 NBA MVP. Period.". Learn more and register. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. Obviously, we didn't do a good job of that. [16] His 25.0 rebounds per game in a season ranks No. John Wooden. USA forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. [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. "[49], Walton led the NBA in both rebounds per game (14.4) and blocked shots per game (3.2) as he was selected to the NBA All-Star Game, but did not participate due to an injury. And I was going to go until I couldn't go anymore. I was incredibly shy and never said a word. Bill Walton was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft. He pumped in an NCAA championship game record 44 points as UCLA suffocated Memphis State 87-66 for its. He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. At UCLA in the early . In 87 total games, Walton averaged 20.3 points and an . But I will take one. We found that out. I'm in charge here.' His efforts were rewarded with the NBAs Sixth Man Award for the 198586 season. 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. We couldn't get him out. 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. 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