Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players in history. 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. In 1971-72, the Walton Gang went 30-0 and had only two games settled by single digits. "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. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [citation needed] "There were so many problems", Walton said of the losses. He was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. I found a safe place in life in basketball. 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. "[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. His career averages were 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 468 regular season games. ", 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.". We present them here for purely educational purposes. I drove the poor guy to an early grave when he was 99. He said of his efforts that day, "A complete failure on all levels, particularly as a human being. Your Account Logout Login Create Account MENU Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores Bowls Play Index Newsletter [39][38], "David Thompson's a great champion. Bill Walton Bill Walton couldn't escape the injury bug in his NBA career. However, he returned to broadcasting the following year. Walton eventually signed with the San Diego Clippers when he became a free agent in 1979. us, High School: Nate was on the ballot for the 2003 California Recall election, receiving 1,697 votes. [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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about not available Bill Walton on ESPN. "But then I would want to play another one. 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He rung up 2,402 points over his collegiate career and was selected as an All-American three times. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. I'm lying on the table there in the doctors examining room. Career Stats We were so young and we had always won. 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. The basketball was awful, and the business side was immoral, dishonest, corrupt, and illegal. [111][112][113] In the video for "Touch of Grey", Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is wearing a Celtics jacket given to him by Walton. We can't pass this guy.' Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. Walton typically was paired with Steve "Snapper" Jones for national NBA games because he and Jones had a point-counterpoint banter during games. 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 reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $7 million contract. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. His high arch, which made the foot bones susceptible to breaking, was lowered to relieve the stress on the bones. 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. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. November 5, He was named first-team All-American with Jim Chones of Marquette, Bo Lamar of the Louisiana-Lafayette, Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, and Tom Riker of South Carolina. That's the timelessness of pain and suffering; the agonizing, the reflection and the endless questioning of yourself. [57][58][11], During the off-season, Walton demanded to be traded, citing unethical and incompetent treatment of his and other players' injuries by the Blazers' front office. Career High Seasons: 18.9 points (1977-78),. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. It's my greatest failure as a professional in my entire life, I could not get the job done in my hometown. "[36], UCLA finished 264 and 122 in the Pac 8 Conference, with Walton playing alongside Keith Wilkes, David Myers, and Marques Johnson. Do you have a sports website? One new team enters after the opening weekend. 3. Here is the Week 1 ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll, released Feb. 14. Join our linker program. Research validated Walton's claim. Professional Life of Bill Walton. I'm very proud of this team. But I'm all better now. 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. [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. 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. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. [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. From 1972-74, Bill Walton led UCLA to an 86-4 record and two national titles. In the Nuggets series Walton averaged 17.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 3.0 blocks. 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). 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. I thought everybody had the same thing: great parents, great schools, great neighborhoods, great colleges, great coaches. 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. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. [95][96][97] Luke was named after Walton's friend and former teammate Maurice Lucas. He fully realized his potential during that season, averaging nearly 19 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks per game. He even led the Bruins in assists in 1974 with 5.48 assists per game. Walton took music lessons, and although his parents were not sports-oriented, Walton followed in the footsteps of his older brother Bruce, who had gravitated toward sports. I'm in charge here.' Walton was named the NCAA player of the year in three consecutive seasons (197274). "[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, byname of William Theodore Walton III, (born November 5, 1952, La Mesa, California, U.S.), American collegiate and professional basketball player who is considered one of the best all-around post players in the sports history. [69], Walton was selected to the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but declined to participate. 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. The team leader on defense, Walton was a superb rebounder and outlet passer to start the fast break. [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. [46] As his feet became more durable, the Clippers had won 30 and 31 games in his final two seasons. However, his professional career began to be significantly hampered by multiple foot injuries requiring numerous surgeries. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. [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. By far the youngest player on the roster, Walton played minimally in five games, averaging 2.6 points. "It was all a matter of if he could stay healthy. Bill Walton averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. 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. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. ("Tell your old man to drag Walton and Lanier up and down the court for 48 minutes! Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. And I looked up at him, and I said, 'Red, I think I can. He says, 'Walton, can you play?' [114], Walton also considers himself a fan and friend of the late writer Ken Kesey. They couldn't have been nicer, and I became their friend. 1978 NBA MVP. Career Stats. "[72], In the men's basketball final, the United States controversially lost to the Soviet Union 5150, finishing in second place. After steadily improving his game, he led the Trail Blazers in 1977 to their first NBA championship. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Join our linker program. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. In 1978, following the two most impressive seasons of his young career, he suffered the first of several serious injuries; he developed chronic foot and knee problems that forced him to sit out the entire season. I've got a new spine. [10], Walton's ankle problems became so severe that he had both his ankles surgically fused. 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. [36], Overall, as a senior, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. 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. 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