I was 4 when the Blazers won the title, and I don’t really remember that season. But man the people here in Oregon LOVE him for bringing us our only championship. My dad nearly jumped thru the roof when we won the coin toss and got him in the Draft. You will be greatly missed Big Redhead.
If there is one guy in the sports world who your kid wants to idolize, Bill would be that guy. There aren't a lot of people in this world who you hear nothing but good things about. Bill was intelligent and interesting in every interview I ever heard. R.I.P. Bill! 🙏
What a life! Legendary college career. Iconic NBA moments regardless of all the injuries, and one of the most memorable announcers of all time despite his speech impediment. Amazing human being. We’re going to miss you Bill :(
As a mid-50s lifelong Deadhead, that text Jake read almost brought a tear to my eye 🕉⚡️🍄☯️ #BigRed #RIPLegend "..if I knew the way.. I would take you home.."
@@nolongerblocked6210 of course we can't forget Grant Hill...which was my favourite player of all time besides Jordan...he was so smooth and played with such grace on the court.
@@javierdelgado1554 loved Hill too.. but as a UNC fan he drove me nuts, lol. I always think about McGrady & Penny, 2 guys who were incredible but had so much more potential if it wasn't for nagging injuries
@@nolongerblocked6210 I can't believe I forgot about Penny!...the guy was Kobe before Kobe...talk about smooth...Penny doesn't get the recognition he deserves...and I would not consider Mcgrady in the same group...he had a significant amount of good years, whereas the other guys only had like a 4 or 5 year run at the most.
completely misread him. Do yourself a favor and research him. There aren't alot of people left that were influenced by the legendary coach Mr. John Wooden who taught life lessons. Pyramids of Success was his philosophy. Walton was a brilliant individual with a bottomless fountain of knowledge and this is one of those situations where you don't judge a book by its cover. RIP Bill Walton you are now reunited with Coach Wooden, Dr. Jack, Snapper Jones and Mo Lucas(son Luke Walton was named after Mo Lucas).
@@gtizzle7606 you misunderstood my comment. Let me rephrase...He was goofy and it did not bother him in least to let his goofiness show. He was authentic. He was honest. He was humble. He did not look down on people. Well, technically, people his size "look down" on most of us.😂
@@gtizzle7606you might look up a cartoon about Bill that a newspaper cartoonist did yesterday. It showed Wooden greeting Bill as he got to heaven & congratulating him on a life well lived by using the pyramid of success. Wright Thompson shared it on the gram, it was beautiful
Great segment and tribute to a great man! Thanks.
Jay’s article is something you need to read if you are a Walton fan - well done Jay! Rest in peace Bill, you’ll be missed. 🙏🏻
Bill Walton. RIP to a wonderful human being.
Rest in Peace Bill.... I am loving all the stories and odes to Bill Walton since his unfortunate passing
Walton was the Jimmy Buffet of the NBA. A great guy, a down to earth guy, hugely accomplished and under appreciated by the talking heads.
I was 4 when the Blazers won the title, and I don’t really remember that season. But man the people here in Oregon LOVE him for bringing us our only championship. My dad nearly jumped thru the roof when we won the coin toss and got him in the Draft. You will be greatly missed Big Redhead.
If there is one guy in the sports world who your kid wants to idolize, Bill would be that guy. There aren't a lot of people in this world who you hear nothing but good things about. Bill was intelligent and interesting in every interview I ever heard. R.I.P. Bill! 🙏
Totally agree. 👍
Jay's note made me cry!
I came close myself
What a life! Legendary college career. Iconic NBA moments regardless of all the injuries, and one of the most memorable announcers of all time despite his speech impediment. Amazing human being. We’re going to miss you Bill :(
A grateful dead fan. Took the Celtics to a grateful dead concert. Known for being unselfish.
Thank you, Bill Walton.
RIP Bill Walton
bill walton certainly knew how to Throw It Down!
I remember his smile….
As a mid-50s lifelong Deadhead, that text Jake read almost brought a tear to my eye 🕉⚡️🍄☯️ #BigRed #RIPLegend
"..if I knew the way.. I would take you home.."
How we doing boys
Hey, Dem dan. Did you see your buddy joey biden nod off during the Memorial Day Celebration? That's your guy? Right? Way to Honor!
I wonder what Derrick Rose and Brandon Roys' careers would have been like if they didn't get injured.
Agreed, Rose especially. Roy's was a degenerative thing more than just a single injury though
@@nolongerblocked6210 Rose was unbelievably great his MVP year....too bad it wasn't meant to be.
@@nolongerblocked6210 of course we can't forget Grant Hill...which was my favourite player of all time besides Jordan...he was so smooth and played with such grace on the court.
@@javierdelgado1554 loved Hill too.. but as a UNC fan he drove me nuts, lol. I always think about McGrady & Penny, 2 guys who were incredible but had so much more potential if it wasn't for nagging injuries
@@nolongerblocked6210 I can't believe I forgot about Penny!...the guy was Kobe before Kobe...talk about smooth...Penny doesn't get the recognition he deserves...and I would not consider Mcgrady in the same group...he had a significant amount of good years, whereas the other guys only had like a 4 or 5 year run at the most.
Wow! Another basketball take. What a shock.
Jake lol
Love this
I only knew him from calling games. Seemed goofy and didn't care.
completely misread him. Do yourself a favor and research him. There aren't alot of people left that were influenced by the legendary coach Mr. John Wooden who taught life lessons. Pyramids of Success was his philosophy. Walton was a brilliant individual with a bottomless fountain of knowledge and this is one of those situations where you don't judge a book by its cover. RIP Bill Walton you are now reunited with Coach Wooden, Dr. Jack, Snapper Jones and Mo Lucas(son Luke Walton was named after Mo Lucas).
@@gtizzle7606 you misunderstood my comment. Let me rephrase...He was goofy and it did not bother him in least to let his goofiness show. He was authentic. He was honest. He was humble. He did not look down on people. Well, technically, people his size "look down" on most of us.😂
@@intheshell35ify oh damn sorry about that. Forgive my misread.
@@gtizzle7606 I think that one is on me. I was stingy with my words so my meaning wasn't obvious. Thanks for pointing it out.
@@gtizzle7606you might look up a cartoon about Bill that a newspaper cartoonist did yesterday. It showed Wooden greeting Bill as he got to heaven & congratulating him on a life well lived by using the pyramid of success. Wright Thompson shared it on the gram, it was beautiful
Jay seems disingenuous