There are not enough clips of Bill Walton floating around, I feel like humanity lost so many gems of commentary because of digital media not being a thing during a major portion of his broadcasting career.
I think they knew it was entertaining. I mean, look, this clip has been viral over the years. They are in the entertainment business. Walton made the games more fun to watch in another way. Comedy and insightfulness.
LMAO man I was listening trying to figure out how he planned on tying in freakin Beethoven and the Age of Romanticism to BORIS DIAW. Somehow he did it though, as only BIll Walton can.
The crazy part of this is about 8 or 9 years later, Boris Diaw turned into exactly what Walton was talking about. He may not have been the most athletic guy, nor was he a guy who got you a lot of points, but man did he make PLAYS on that '14 Spurs team.
Nikhil Krishna He was great in Phoenix too, even better than in San Antonio (and was very athletic), so what Bill Walton was talking about was already true at the time.
Very good, you say?!? No sir. You weren’t listening? Boris Diaw wasn’t just very good, he was classically brilliant, radiant beyond belief, his singular presence elevated the organization to a higher place of being!
wow this guy, used the randomest segway "this day in afghanistan 333 years ago the first goat was sacrificed... much like Boris Diaw's first three of the night"
I fondly remember when Walton did color commentary for the Clippers and would routinely throw out sarcasm and hyperbole like this all the time on players like Closs, Rooks, Olowokandi, etc.
Except that if Beethoven played, he’d be better than Diaw’s 8 ppg career average. If I were comparing Diaw with a composer… maybe Massenet. I’d say Tim Duncan’s a better Beethoven. RIP BW ❤️
Bill is calling Pac 12 basketball games now. I love Bill but he is crazier than ever now, Ill put Pac-12 games on just to listen to him go off on tangents about the Dead.
there is a small part of me that misses Walton..I'm sorry his back is bothering him..but he commentating really drove me nuts..I'd spend my time saying "would someone shut him up..or muting the tv.
I'd rather be entertained by his zaniness than hear McHale, CWebb, Jackson, etc. The guys they have now are just stupid. At least Bill believed what he said so much you couldn't help but laugh.
Not anymore. Take it from a Spurs fan, he turned his shit around after teaming up in the SL with not only his best friend (TP), but also the best PF (TD) to ever play the game.
Bill, you were one of a kind. We lost you way too soon.
There are not enough clips of Bill Walton floating around, I feel like humanity lost so many gems of commentary because of digital media not being a thing during a major portion of his broadcasting career.
Facts! I used to watch Walton do color commentary constantly for the Clippers. Every night was at least a few minutes of gold.
Rest in peace to Bill Walton! Keep speaking up about this!❤❤
There are a lot
@@thunderking8925 we need MORE!
"When I look at Boris Diaw, I think of Beethoven and the age of romantics."
This guy, has got it all.
Easily the greatest monologue in sports history.
0:30 "it was 201 years ago today..."
(faintly) "Oh Jesus."
"Yeah! Beethoven's symphony #3 in B-flat..."
*E-flat
When I heard of Bills passing. Thought of this clip. RIP Bill. Rest easy.
me too😔
You can hear the other guy saying "Jesus" in exasperation after Bill finishes saying "It was 201 years ago today"
I think they knew it was entertaining. I mean, look, this clip has been viral over the years. They are in the entertainment business. Walton made the games more fun to watch in another way. Comedy and insightfulness.
LMAO man I was listening trying to figure out how he planned on tying in freakin Beethoven and the Age of Romanticism to BORIS DIAW. Somehow he did it though, as only BIll Walton can.
Damn, I randomly stumbled upon my comment from all these years ago. Hello me from the past!
@@iClone316RIP bill
Coming back here after his passing. Walton was legendary man
Yes he was, his commentary was a national treasure. He made the games feel as if they had a bunch of mini stories inside the game
I am personally responsible for 1000 of the views on this video.
RIP Bill. You were truly one of a kind. This is still one of my favorite monologues in sports
holy shit bill's partner at 0:34 is trying not to crack up when he says "yeah"
The crazy part of this is about 8 or 9 years later, Boris Diaw turned into exactly what Walton was talking about. He may not have been the most athletic guy, nor was he a guy who got you a lot of points, but man did he make PLAYS on that '14 Spurs team.
Nikhil Krishna
He was great in Phoenix too, even better than in San Antonio (and was very athletic), so what Bill Walton was talking about was already true at the time.
That is the vision of Bill Walton. One of the most visionary, most classical human beings.
Boris diaw is athletic. He just never took his body seriously and was lazy but impeccable when he was serious and had the talent
Shame Bill never made it to a front office- he could have put together one fun team.
Dude Diaw was already like that and Bill Walton could see it. He appreciated his creative vision on the court on the Suns.
Bill Walton is the best. I wish he would do NBA games again
You’re a legend Bill, RIP.
R.I.P. Legend 🙏🏾
the vision to SOMEHOW acquire boris diaw
Bill Walton = Socrates.
the single greatest call in NBA history
Classical human being? Haha
I mean, who doesn't think of Beethoven and the age of the Romantics when they look at Boris Diaw?
boris diaw was a very good player in phoenix, he just stunk and got fat in charlotte.
And now he's fucking amazing in San Antonio
:(
he in utah now lol
They didn't call him 3D for no reason. This guy could do it all and is one of the most unselfish guy I've ever seen
Very good, you say?!? No sir. You weren’t listening? Boris Diaw wasn’t just very good, he was classically brilliant, radiant beyond belief, his singular presence elevated the organization to a higher place of being!
WTF Walton is on another planet
Diaw >>>> Jordan, what a Renaissance man he is it's a pleasure to live in the same age as Boris Diaw.
wow this guy, used the randomest segway "this day in afghanistan 333 years ago the first goat was sacrificed... much like Boris Diaw's first three of the night"
I fondly remember when Walton did color commentary for the Clippers and would routinely throw out sarcasm and hyperbole like this all the time on players like Closs, Rooks, Olowokandi, etc.
"The Great Keith Closs" as Shaq once put it.
The vision to SOMEHOW aquire boris diaw lmfao
I’ll miss his wild tangents.
R.I.P. no Bill, you were the classical human being😂
Man casually drops legendary quotes.
RIP Big Fella. Always loved this clip of Bill.
RIP Bill. My favorite basketball commentator of all time and truly a classical human being.
RIP Bill Walton
Fly high legend
i remember this moment, my family all quiet, than looking at each other like... wtf?
But now you understand
Boris Diaw is making a documentary about crossing the Atlantic on a sail boat.
REST UP LEGEND 🕊️
RIP legend
rest in power bill walton! one of the greatest ever!
RIP. An absolute 1 of 1 that I loved listening to. Gonna miss him.
R.I.P
Rip Bill, this video will always live on
RIP brother. There will never be another like Bill Walton
I wish Walton would come back and call games. He was the best.
RIP Bill. What a classical human being you were.
How in the world does he make this correlation? Gosh he was funny
Walton knew he was funny. He was, and is, not afraid of petty criticism. That one minute commentary above is beserk, yet perfect.
Wtf is Walton talking about lmao this is awesome.
Had to come back for the greatest piece of commentary ever
"...this guy has got it all"
This is the funniest thing I've ever heard in my life! WALTON RULES!!!
LOL!!!!
and when you look at boris diaw and what he did for this franchise.....its changed everything!!! ha...
Rest in peace bill Walton
Except that if Beethoven played, he’d be better than Diaw’s 8 ppg career average. If I were comparing Diaw with a composer… maybe Massenet. I’d say Tim Duncan’s a better Beethoven.
RIP BW ❤️
"which shuffl-shuf-shuf.. escorted in.." I AM APPALLED MR WALTON VERY APPALLED.
y'all are trippin, Boris was a beast back then, especially on offense
He's comparing Boris Diaw to the romanticism of Beethoven's music or some shit
RIP Bill gave me my first ever autograph
Genius commentary 😂
Bill Walton is a God.
which shuff...shhh...shu....ESCORTED in....the age of romanticism in music
Why are all of these getting reccomended to me 15 years later
Bill Walton sure does know a lot random facts
RIP, Bill. You were a legend.
RIP
i miss the stuff this guy used to say
HAHAHAH !!!
Make sure - absolutely sure - you don't let him touch the reefer before then...
GOAT
This is the best idea I've ever heard.
i seriously think bill walton drops acid before he does his commentating gigs
RIP Bill Walton
RIP Legend, his passing reminded me of this Boris Diaw glaze lol
God Yes!
God Yes!!
Bill is calling Pac 12 basketball games now. I love Bill but he is crazier than ever now, Ill put Pac-12 games on just to listen to him go off on tangents about the Dead.
I want Bill Walton to give my best man speech.
"...and Tyler *somehow* had the vision to marry Caroline..."
there is a small part of me that misses Walton..I'm sorry his back is bothering him..but he commentating really drove me nuts..I'd spend my time saying "would someone shut him up..or muting the tv.
I'd rather be entertained by his zaniness than hear McHale, CWebb, Jackson, etc. The guys they have now are just stupid. At least Bill believed what he said so much you couldn't help but laugh.
Not anymore. Take it from a Spurs fan, he turned his shit around after teaming up in the SL with not only his best friend (TP), but also the best PF (TD) to ever play the game.
"STEVE NASH IS THE BEST POINT GUARD IN THE HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION. HE AND MIKE D'ANTONI CHANGED BASKETBALL!"
sh sh sh ESCORTED IN
Haha, the other announcer saying, "jesus" under his breath as he listens to Walton's idiocy
Was that a compliment or a come on?
Bill Walton was the best - one of the greatest announcers of all time!
lol, yeah he was/is such a stoner, i think. I didn't know that he was calling college games.
i miss this guy but how the hell is beethoven at all relevant to Boris diaw?
I can smell colors!
I thought there was a strict policy on not getting high when you're on the air!
@somalisulja Says who? I bet Bill still sparks up and good for him
Bill Walton sounds like if Sativa was a person
lay off the drugs bill.your smoking marijuana days are over.
lmmfao.. i heard it.. this is the funniest shit ive ever heard
HAS THERE EVER BEEN A PLAYER BETTER THEN DENLET SCHREMPF
@GRE8NESS1 The Legendary Thurl Bailey!
One of the most intelligent athletes ever. Class act
"Shawn Bradley is a phenom! First ballot Hall of Famer."
WHAT THE..........I DONT EVEN.............
@Suburbannite
Lol, Walton is ridiculous
bill walton on one of his acid trips again
And play-by-play given by Gus Johnson