Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer, UCLA & Broadcast Legend dies after battle with cancer | UNDISPUTED
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Skip Bayless, Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson reflect on the career of the legendary NBA, UCLA and Sports Broadcast figure, Bill Walton following his death after a prolonged battle with cancer.
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Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer, UCLA & Broadcast Legend dies after battle with cancer | UNDISPUTED
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Undisputed has righted its self. Enjoy the chemistry of Skip, Paul & Key. Thanks for not giving up Skip.
Skip’s value on this show cannot be understated. Every time something like this happens, I wait for skip to put it all into perspective. His longevity and experience in the industry goes unmatched.
People don’t realize that he was probably the best sports journalist in the country before he transitioned to radio and TV, where he became the godfather of sports debate (for better and for worse)
@@kirandarai8534no he was not
skip is straight trash and a liar on all levels if you trace his so called journalism you'd see him for what he is
@@biozio186 Yes, he was. Very good journalist.
The year after they won the title in 77', POR was league best record at 50-10 and then Bill went down with injury. They were well on their way to possible repeat NBA champs and yet he still won league MVP. Bill was a walking 18/13/5/3 when healthy. He was the best center not named Wilt, Russel, or Kareem the league had seen to that point. Injuries are a shame. RIP LEGEND ❤
Skip gave a great heartfelt tribute to Bill Walton not just howmuch of a legend he was on the court but also his fun positive personality as a human being. May God bless him. ❤
Great man icon sad loss
The year after they won the title in 77', POR was league best record at 50-10 and then Bill went down with injury. They were well on their way to possible repeat NBA champs and yet he still won league MVP. Bill was a walking 18/13/5/3 when healthy. He was the best center not named Wilt, Russel, or Kareem the league had seen to that point. Injuries are a shame. RIP LEGEND ❤
I didn’t expect Key having an amazing Bill Walton story, what a guy he was that everyone has a story like that, I’m so glad Keyshawn shared that.
Dudes talk smack bout skip sometimes but i tell u what , skip is a vet. He goes back . He's got the stories . Ty skip,for your daily narratives and especially for your knowledge n sports history w/ schools, clubs ,teams and individuals.
People got to realize that Skip worked at about 5 of the top daily newspapers, when newspapers were KING!!!! He worked in Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Bill Walton on NBC was Tremendous with his Commentary in the late 90’s Early 2000’s “Throw it down big man”.. “Wake up this is The Playoffs “ Mount Rushmore Analyst
💯 legendary
@@salvadorperez9980 We were blessed to have him as a commentator
I remembered like it was yesterday. Back in 02' when Shaq dunked the entire Nets team😂😂😂😂
The year after they won the title in 77', POR was league best record at 50-10 and then Bill went down with injury. They were well on their way to possible repeat NBA champs and yet he still won league MVP. Bill was a walking 18/13/5/3 when healthy. He was the best center not named Wilt, Russel, or Kareem the league had seen to that point. Injuries are a shame. RIP LEGEND ❤
Absolutely. I was born in 89, so I didn’t get to watch Bill during his playing days, although from watching old clips, Walton seemed like he was a force to be reckoned with during his UCLA days and his years with the Blazers. But I absolutely loved his commentary. My all time favorite sports broadcasting team is Madden and Summerall. But a very close second is the team of Marv Albert, Bill Walton, and Snapper Jones back during the glory days of the NBA on NBC, when professional basketball was at it’s peak and you couldn’t wait for those NBA triple headers on Sunday afternoon, it filled the void beautifully whenever the NFL season was over with. Now, Marv Albert is the only one left. It’s heartbreaking that with every year that we get older, more and more pieces of our childhood leave this earth.
"Throw it down big man, throw it down!" I used to love to hear him say that. R.I.P. Mr. Bill Walton.
Walton was a National Treasure too.
Yeah well so was Shaq!! RIP Bill Walton 🙏
Skip is absolutely right. If it weren't for the injuries, Bill Walton would possibly been the best big man the game has ever seen. He had no weaknesses to his game. Just a joy to watch.
I truly loved Bill Walton. I respect his basketball career and his commentary on TV, but the man himself was a treasure.
A little too young to watch him play but I loved his commentary on NBC back in the day. My condolences to his friends and family. R.I.P Bill Walton 🙏🏾
NBA on NBC was my introduction to him
He really was an all-time great. Prior to his injuries many would definitely say he was a top 3 Center at that time. He showed flashes of it in Boston and they won a championship in large part because of his play. He’s definitely in the top 10-15 all-time center range. I personally think he’s top 10 maybe top 8. Oh and I’m a Lakers fan and I don’t like the Celtics lol. But I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have respect for those Celtics players especially in the 80s
"THROW IT DOWN BIG MAN, THROW IT DOWWNNNNN!" RIP Bill 🙏🏽
@@yourofficialrealtor1057 absolutely.
Same here. Born in 80 so I missed his playing career but I loved him calling games with Marv Albert Bob Costas Mike Dunleavy Matt Goukas Ahmad Rashad Hannah Storm etc etc
RIP to a legend on the court and the mic. 🙏
RIP Bill Walton 🕊️
I remember watching Bill Walton play against Dr.J&the 76ers in the NBA Finals as a kid. I was mad because they couldn't stop Walton and the Blazers lol. My condolences to the Walton family.
He could pass, run the floor, defend and had an amazing court awareness. Just a beautiful basketball player when healthy. A great depiction by Skip.
May Bill rest in peace. He was a complete monster on that NBA court. I'm glad I got a chance to see him play
It's rest IN peace 😂
Haha AAAAAND you even edited your post 😮😂😂😂😂
@@UrnutzmynutzdeeznutsWeirdo 🤡🤦🏽♂️
@@Urnutzmynutzdeeznuts Its what I said it was.
Great job, Paul, Keyshawn...and especially the heartfelt tribute delivered by Skip.
This was an incredible sit down with the Trio reminiscing over the Legend Bill Walton, but the story that Skip gave about Bill taking a swing at Broadcasting was amazing. Some may feel a certain type a way about Skip, but so many have vouched for him giving a hand to others and I commend him for it.
☮️RIP Legend🕊
I loved Bill and Snapper Jones. Great duo. He was great with Dave Pasche too
Walton was the starting center and star as a sophmore for UCLA. They were undefeated and their average margin of victory was over 30 points a game. Think about that.
Bill Walton was just a beautiful human being. He was extremely smart and just so funny.
We are going to miss you Bill more than you’ll ever know
rip to a legend of the game. prayers are with Luke & the rest of the Walton family
Bill Walton was much more than a great basketball player, he was a very special human being. RIP Bill.
Rip Bill Walton , a beautiful man
Really sad !! If healthy bill Walton would be top 10 centers all time..rip bill..
This is a tough one rip Bill Walton
Bill impacted my life too...Man I cant believe he's gone. There will never be another Bill Walton period. Class act and a great American.
Bill Walton was a sensational Collegiate and NBA player! Rip!
☆☆☆☆☆
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Grew up watching him and later listening to his amazing stories. My thoughts to his family. RIP Big Bill Walton
I've never seen Bill Walton play and I know him from commentary on pac 12 games. The man was always entertaining!
Sam Gilbert was not a UCLA bagman, he did assist in recruiting or helping to get one player. He was a wealthy hanger-oner, he would pay for things for high profile athletes in LA which included UCLA basketball players and USC football players, Joseph conveniently left that part out
bill walton was the real trailblazer 😢
I remember watching Michael Jordan playing and Bill Walton doing the play by play.. R.I.P. to a NBA legend
His son Luke, was a legend at UofA. Bill was always gracious, funny, and full of life. Gone too soon. 🏀😔
I absolutely enjoyed watching him call games and hearing him was full of life like you say ..truly a legend and American icon bill Walton..may he r.i.p and thank you for the memories uncle Bill
Bill & Luke Walton are one of 5 father-son duos to win an NBA Championship (and the first father-son duo to win MULTIPLE NBA Championships)!!!
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Charles Barkley is going to go through the same thing... Younger generation only knows and see Barkley as a "make fun of" type guy and not a NBA legend
So true.......unfortunately time marches on
There are much more highlights of barkley than there are of walton
Same way people think of John Madden the broadcaster and video game namesake, instead of legendary football coach.
@@johnm8096 👍🏿
Perfectly said.
Soo sad hope he rests in peace ☮️ he was a great man
88 straight college wins before the injuries started. Probably the greatest streak ever in any sport. 50 - 10 with Portland before his feet gave out.
It's wild how much Skip has accomplished / been through in the sports media world.
As a UofA student and pac-12 fan Walton will forever be synonymous with the conference of Champions and will never be truly appreciated for the entertainment he gave me. RIP legend
One of a kind...special his spirit will live on with the many he impacted 😊
This was 3 great reflections and 3 great stories. Thanks for the insights, guys .
I don't remember him playing, I was too young, but I'll always know him by as the "throw it down big man" commentator
Throw it down!
Bill Walton was one of the coolest commentators
I loved big Bill Walton
A lot of people say when healthy, he’s the greatest center all time
Growing up in Portland , thanks bill for being a big part of bringing are city a chip
Some things can be replaced and others that cannot... RIP Bill Walton 🎉❤
Throw It Down Big Man.
☮️PEACE OUT BILL ✌️ R.I.P 🙏
Rip bill Walton that was one of the good guys and a great player
Still remember I was watching the NBA game when Portland won The championship
Man, Skip has a personal story with a lot of legends. Skip is also a legend himself
Fantastic player. Bill Russell with a jump shot
Portland passed on Michael Jordan trying to draft the next Bill Walton…same thing with Kevin Durant
"Is Kansas?" Paul- "its in kansas yeah" 🤣
Done lol
Awwe man this sucks RIP Bill you will be missed. 😢
Rest in Heavenly Peace, Mr. Walton. Great player, great mind/voice, and from what I hear, a great person...
I remember going to the
Miami Heat game and saying it’s not the same without the broadcasters yelling and explaining the game. Not that I don’t like going to the game but good broadcasters make a difference when you’re watching it at home.
I was security at a Cal basketball game vs USC only about 3 months ago and after the game I was the security that stayed after others clocked out to keep the line organized for Bill Walton's autograph and picture session and didn't know he had cancer but was drinking a lot of water and eyes were red. I joked with him a bit and I'm glad I worked that day.
If everyone had a little bill Walton in him the world would be better
God bless his family & friends 🧡 i remember him waay ahead on Most things, Wars, politics, cannabis loving right Now! RIP!
So sad to hear. May Bill W rest easy 🙏🙏🙏🙏
RIP Bill Walton, great human being and awesome basketball player! 🏀
I grew up in the Portland area and remember the 1977 championship win. When our female boxer had puppies in November 1977, we named the biggest one, a male, Bill, after Bill Walton.
The year after they won the title in 77', POR was league best record at 50-10 and then Bill went down with injury. They were well on their way to possible repeat NBA champs and yet he still won league MVP. Bill was a walking 18/13/5/3 when healthy. He was the best center not named Wilt, Russel, or Kareem the league had seen to that point. Injuries are a shame. RIP LEGEND ❤
R.I.P. Bill Walton. His great line when a big man got the ball down low, “Throw it down big man” Classic and the College and NBA lost a true pioneer on the hardwood, and color commentary broadcaster.
Throw it down big man!
RIP, legend.
When I think of Bill I think of what a dominant player he was at UCLA and Portland.
More so than the broadcaster.
Man I hating seeing him play for Boston. But it gave everyone a glimpse of what he was capable of when healthy. So I was happy for him.
Still remember it's Superstar basketball player and even bigger human being who I love you 4 ever
PAC 12 Basketball Games. Stuff of Legend. Because Bill Walton is a LEGEND. RIP
R.I.P. The great Bill Walton 🙏🏾❤
What a disrespectful way to end the Bill Walton segment.
should have edited out the last 5 min. Disgusting.
Exactly. Keyshawn put the usc vs ucla rivalry over a tribute to Bill. Uncool.
I honestly have nothing bad to say..loved him on the celtics..luved him in the booth...great career,3 rings,hof..
Amazing story from Skip
Rip Bill. Legend
I forgot about the studding and it's just a good story about taking flaws and bettering yourself.
RIP Bill Walton
The crazy thing is if UCLA had Kareem and Bill Walton at the same time and Bill played the four while Kareem was at the five
From philly so I never had any reason to root for BW, but his death has made me sad. It's tough to see someone go when they loved life so much and positively impacted so many people. RIP
Love it key
i remember so many bulls games from the 90s just by Bills voice commentary during the games
Rest in peace to a legendary baller
Anyways,...I personally think of Bill Walton and I think Portland trailblazers instantly . Period. Those 70s finals. He was truly a legend n the making .
Led a bunch of no names to a championship. That’s the only stat any naysayer needs to hear.
@@johnm8096Maurice Lucas was very good, too. But only he and Bill were exceptional.
@@elizabethchase6528Neal had a strong rookie season before big Bill and Luke arrived. But after the merger and Lucas came over, he was relegated to a backup. But yes he was a valuable part of the team.
RIP Bill 🙏🏾 🕊 🕊 🕊
Legend
REST IN PEACE BIG RED❤️🖤🙏🏾🕊️
R.I.P BILL WALTON.
GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
X2 TIME NCAA CHAMPION.
X2 TIME NBA CHAMPION.
X3 TIME NCAA MVP.
A HUGE HUMANITARIAN.
A PERSON WHO REALLY CARED ABOUT PEOPLE.
SPORTS BROADCASTING'S LOVEABLE HIPPIE.
Go back and watch that 1977 Finals. Dr. J vs Bill was all time cinema
“USC couldn’t afford me Joe” 😂😂😂😂 RIP BIll.
Not gonna lie this whole time I thought I hated this how because of Keyshawn but turns out Paul was the missing piece and now Key looking good cuz the chemistry between these 3 is alot better than it is with Sherm
Bill Walton rip what a gye he was fun and lve him when he did NBA his family hearts go out to his family
Rest In Peace Mr. WALTON
Rest in peace Mr Bill Walton even though you beat my Memphis State tigers in 1972 went 21 for 22 I wasn't even born and I hated you but I knew greatness when I saw it
Cancer is no joke. RIP
R.I.P. Bill Walton
Rip no32 and no5 bill Walton
NFA❤⚡️RIP Bill
Bill was the GOAT.
Stop the 🧢 bro never even averaged 19ppg yall get on here and say anything.smh
@@lamart3857Same as his idol, Bill Russell. It also doesn't matter. Each was SO impactful all the way around.
Who cares about Melo and Nique and their scoring averages? Besides them.
@@Amick44 bill Russell is not a goat either he averaged 15ppg in a weak era on a stacked team just use common sense put shaq,kareem or olajuwon in that era and they probably average 50 just like wilt,this ain't rocket science bro if you never averaged 20ppg you can't be the Goat
@@lamart3857 how may assists you gotta average? How bout rebounds?
Magic averaged 19.5 for his career. Even if you don't think he's The GOAT, he's not far off. And another one or two or three points do not make the difference. The overall game matters the most.
@@Amick44 in my opinion if you don't average 25ppg for your career and have at least 4 chips,4finals mvps and 4 regular season mvps you can't be the Goat so to answer your question no magic is not the goat he's top 5 definitely but if you can't play defense you can't be the goat jordan and lebron are the only 2 guys you can legitimately consider the goat if we are going off logic yea you have 🤡s saying kobe is the goat which is just laughable but anyway nobody that averaged under 20ppg for their career will ever be looked at as the goat,that's just how it is scoring is the biggest part of the game
RIP MR BILL WALTON