Rip bill walton

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

I remember that game to this day. Larry Kenon was a great player, but Walton was just unstoppable.

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"Special K" to "Dr. J." He WAS really good but sort of fizzled after about 6-7 years in the pros.

[Peter_Spaeth]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whIPLxAXGc4

Another great Walton moment, although this time not in his favor. A 6'4" (if he was that) David Thompson rejects his shot in one of the greatest blocked shots ever. Thompson, like Bob Beamon in Mexico City, appears to have been granted a temporary exemption from the law of gravity.

[clydepepper]

Rest in Peace Big Red - Now, You can be Grateful too.

Thank You for Always Entertaining us.

[boysblue]

Sad news He climbed the mountain in that '73 Championship game--the best collegiate performance I think I ever saw. He and David Thompson are both on my NCAA dream team.

[sreader3]

I was walking down Pearl Street in Boulder, CO circa 2010 with my son. Saw Bill walk by. He was there for a Pac12 hoops broadcast. I told him we were fans and asked if he would take a photo with my son. He gave me that big toothy grin and said “sure.” I snapped the photo and thanked him. He said “you’re a great dad” and went on his merry way. My son and I will never forget that. The world will miss Bill Walton. A nice man and an American original. RIP Bill.

[Beercan collector]

One of those celebrities that just seemed happy with life and easy-going with whatever was going on around him - Similar to Alice Cooper , Henry Winkler etc

[imdaman1964]

The 30 for 30 series is a must watch to understand who he is
1977 was magical for Portland