Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. [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. On the black day in 1974 against North Carolina State, he produced 29 . So we had no real idea how fragile everything was. ", 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.". What other performance could possibly come close to that? He did all that in just 33 minutes, too. "[8], "When they would begin to rough up Bill, I would look at coach and he would give me a nod", recalled Bruce. Walton recalled Elvin Hayes calling and telling his mother, "Tell Billy, Big E is calling and we need him to open the gym tonight. [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). Walton had entered high school at a height of about 6ft 0in (1.83m) tall and graduated at about 7ft 0in (2.13m) tall. He currently is a college assistant coach at San Diego Mesa College. Dressed in blue jeans, white basketball shoes and a Carlos Santana T-shirt, Walton's busy telling students about March 15, 1990. 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. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: A disgrace to the game of basketball, a disgrace to sport. 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. 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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[18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. 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. Thank you Larry Bird. [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. And Red says, 'Shut up. Bill Walton was a great college player, maybe the best ever. But in life, being so self conscious, red hair, big nose, freckles and goofy, nerdy looking face and can't talk at all. Walton won 1 MVP Award, was selected to play in 2 All-Star Games, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1993. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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. "Coach Wooden looked at me and said, 'Walton, I used to think you were a good player until you missed that one shot,'" Walton said. I'm in charge here.' 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. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. Career Stats 13 on USA Today's list of the greatest NCAA tournament games of all time. The craziest part? Bill Walton Playoffs Game Log. 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. He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. I found a safe place in life in basketball. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He won another NBA title in 1986 as a member of the Boston Celtics. Bill Walton - Basketball Hall of Famer, former NBA MVP and one of only four players in the history of basketball to have won multiple NCAA and NBA Championships - returned to ESPN in 2012 as a college basketball analyst for Pac-12 games. He shot 52.1% from the floor for his career. 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. Before the injuries hampered his professional career, Bill Walton dominated college basketball. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. Walton wrote the memoir Back from the Dead (2016). . I was never so embarrassed in my life. Bill Walton was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1993 (Full List) Walton was the inaugural inductee into the Grateful Dead Hall of Honor in 2001. [35] Later in the season, UCLA dropped consecutive games in consecutive days at Oregon and Oregon State,[36] nicknamed "the Lost Weekend". Walton was born and raised in La Mesa, California, the son of Gloria Anne (ne Hickey) and William Theodore "Ted" Walton. His efforts were rewarded with the NBAs Sixth Man Award for the 198586 season. In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. The Bruins averaged winning by over 20 points, averaging 81.3 points to their opponents' 60.1. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. He is a wonderful person and a very special human being", Walton said. Center He then limped off the floor, receiving an ovation from the 19,301 fans. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It is a stain and stigma on my soul that is indelible. To not be able to play was a crushing blow to him. [69], Walton was selected to the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but declined to participate. Tech. In April 2019, Luke Walton was named head coach of the Sacramento Kings. Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. The Waltons' La Mesa home was a hillside home on Colorado Avenue, just below Lake Murray. He entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 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. 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. "So the things he taught us made no sense to us. His saga of injury and failed rehabs was connected to the use of painkillers by the doctor who was assigned to his case. His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. After the game, Louisville coach Denny Crum told reporters, "I think this is the best UCLA team ever.". Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. In fact, the number of jumpers he made outside of the lane might be the most impressive part of his 44-point, 95-percent shooting performance. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. BILL WALTON: College basketball stats, best moments and quotes. 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 . Join our linker program. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. As was his belief, Wooden did not call time-outs late in games and stuck with the strategy. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Wooden said Walton is the best center he had ever seen in throwing outlet passes. At halftime, the game was tied 3939. [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. In 87 total games, Walton averaged 20.3 points and an . 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. "[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. Bruce was a star football player as well. In 1972-73, they were 30-0 again and won four . But I will take one. Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief are nicknames for Bill Walton. Walton played significantly less healthy seasons, but in those seasons, he practically guarantees your team a title as long as he has a decent supporting cast (in the mold of a Prime Shaq, Jordan, Duncan, LeBron, etc.) "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [25], Walton was the 1973 recipient of the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States. UCLA next defeated San Francisco 8360 in the Western Regional Final to reach the Final Four. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. We were so young and we had always won. Walton played for UCLA under Coach Wooden from 1971 to 1974. Join our linker program. [11], Before his sophomore season, Walton underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage on his left knee. "I was a skinny, scrawny guy. "It was all a matter of if he could stay healthy. UCLA was 86-4 during Bill Walton's three years of college with the center starting his college career 73-0. 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. 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. From 1972-74, Bill Walton led UCLA to an 86-4 record and two national titles. [21], After Walton initially refused to cut his hair as an incoming freshman, Coach Wooden told Walton "we'll miss you." Team chemistry. 1978 NBA MVP. us, High School: Bill Walton averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. Bill was unable to play a complete game without resting. 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 Learn more and register. [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. He was undercut by a Washington State player and broke two bones in his spine, which remained damaged until corrective surgery in 2009. Join our linker program. "[36], UCLA finished 264 and 122 in the Pac 8 Conference, with Walton playing alongside Keith Wilkes, David Myers, and Marques Johnson. 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. 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. 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Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Bruce played in Super Bowl X, making Bill and Bruce the only brothers to play in the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. It's my greatest failure as a professional in my entire life, I could not get the job done in my hometown. 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. [116] It remained on The New York Times bestseller list for two weeks in April 2016. Coach Gordon Nash promoted him to the varsity team the end of the season. Walton would never play for the Trail Blazers again. The titles made Walton and him the first NBA father-son pair to have both won multiple NBA championships. Walton averaged 29 points and 25 rebounds, as Helix finished 330 in his senior season. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players of all time. Twitter: I never spoke to anybody. 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. "[55], The following season, the 197778 Trail Blazers won 50 of their first 60 games, as Walton averaged 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 58 games. 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. [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. Data Provided By 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. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. When UCLA led Memphis State 35-30, Walton wasn't that far behind the Tigers with his individual point total of 20. Following surgery on his back, Walton returned to broadcasting as a part-time commentator for the Sacramento Kings for 201011 and 201112. I had no desire to ever stop playing. He and his first wife, Susie, had four sons: Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Chris. Find out more. Robert Parish accepting Bill Walton for who he is and what kind of player he was, I thought that was major. That's because offensively, Walton played a key role in transition. "[36], "That failure has plagued me, and will, it is a stigma on my soul, and there's no way I can get rid of it." He had 19 points and 11 rebounds against Long Beach State. Perhaps, I've never had a better team when you consider both offense and defense. 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). 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. 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. By far the youngest player on the roster, Walton played minimally in five games, averaging 2.6 points. 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. 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. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Walton scored in a variety of ways against Memphis State. Do you have a sports website? At age 32, Walton wished to move to a winning franchise and reached out to teams after the season ended in 1985. ", 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. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. 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