It has to be the most surreal day for Carlisle, remembering being on a championship team with Walton and the Celtics, before coaching to try to stop them from advancing to the Finals.
I've watched every video they've had about Walton's passing. Everyone paying tribute to him comes across as 100% sincere. You have to believe that Walton was a great human being. I'm a Sixers fan, so it took me awhile to warm to him, but I certainly did. Were it not for the injuries, he absolutely could've been the GOAT.
I've always been a big fan of Bill Walton, the more stories that are coming out, the more of a fan of his whole way of being. His book Back From the Dead is an amazing and inspiring story. The 30 For 30 on him is the best in the whole series. And his throwaway mention by Kareem in Airplane is one of the best lines in the whole movie. He was pretty good at basketball as well, as Kareem's line attests. Fare thee well, Bill.
The 1986 Celtics were the most fun team to watch probably in NBA history. MJ was great and the Bulls but the chemistry on that team will never be matched.
@lloydbonafide3398I wouldn't doubt it a bit either. I remember and Bill Russell's first autobiography, Go up for glory, he said there were times he felt the Celtics deserved to lose, even though he had to help him win. He said he couldn't admit that to his teammates, cuz he had too much influence on the team. And Wilt said something similar a few years later. When the Lakers played the Bulls in the Western conference playoffs. The Lakers came from behind late in the fourth quarter. Wilt blocked a couple shots, Goodrich got a key basket or two. But Wilt said The Bulls out played the Lakers the whole game up until then and he felt they deserve to win. So yeah you're probably right.
It must be tough for Bill Walton to text to Rick Carlisle and the Celtics at the same time. RIP Bill, you are always my basketball idol next to Dave Cowen, who??? Lol, I am old
The way Rick was describing that 86 Celtic team with Bill Walton, he was there, he practiced with real legends and incomparable with today's lousy teams. Sure there's a player here and there like Kawhi when he's healthy but the players generally suck. The watered down rule changes. Not the same.
Great stories. Lots of great players in their era. But….none of them would be playing in today’s NBA. It’s simple evolution. They aren’t as big, strong, fast, agile, can’t jump with those T’Rex’s today. They wouldn’t make a team.
It has to be the most surreal day for Carlisle, remembering being on a championship team with Walton and the Celtics, before coaching to try to stop them from advancing to the Finals.
I've watched every video they've had about Walton's passing. Everyone paying tribute to him comes across as 100% sincere. You have to believe that Walton was a great human being. I'm a Sixers fan, so it took me awhile to warm to him, but I certainly did. Were it not for the injuries, he absolutely could've been the GOAT.
This was the best. Bill Walton was an amazing man. Not just a legend basketball player. RIP.
I've always been a big fan of Bill Walton, the more stories that are coming out, the more of a fan of his whole way of being. His book Back From the Dead is an amazing and inspiring story. The 30 For 30 on him is the best in the whole series. And his throwaway mention by Kareem in Airplane is one of the best lines in the whole movie. He was pretty good at basketball as well, as Kareem's line attests. Fare thee well, Bill.
RIP Big Red. Thanks for the touching words Rick.
The 1986 Celtics were the most fun team to watch probably in NBA history. MJ was great and the Bulls but the chemistry on that team will never be matched.
The Celtics played the game the way it is supposed to be played, where brains outweighed athleticism, and us Celtics fans loved it every game.
Bill just saying “I gotcha, you’re covered” in so many words. Just great. 😮😊❤👍
Lovely tribute for Bill.
Great story! I met Rick briefly in 86 and enjoyed their season.
Kudos Rick. Thanks for sharing.
This is the best tribute Ive heard so far. Gunna throw on that 87 dead show now. Love you Bill!
They're all great, and I love Carlisle's story, but listen to Mike Breen's... that one really stands out. RIP Bill.
SVP for me.
Great Coach to play for.. we come back next year, awesome run again a great TEAM.. GO CELTICS bring the TROPHY to the EAST
Rick will always be a Celtic. Always want him to succeed wherever he is.
I agree. Just not tonight.
2night no difference 4-0@@MultipleMike-tl2ty
@lloydbonafide3398I wouldn't doubt it a bit either. I remember and Bill Russell's first autobiography, Go up for glory, he said there were times he felt the Celtics deserved to lose, even though he had to help him win. He said he couldn't admit that to his teammates, cuz he had too much influence on the team.
And Wilt said something similar a few years later. When the Lakers played the Bulls in the Western conference playoffs. The Lakers came from behind late in the fourth quarter. Wilt blocked a couple shots, Goodrich got a key basket or two. But Wilt said The Bulls out played the Lakers the whole game up until then and he felt they deserve to win.
So yeah you're probably right.
To even witness how much positive energy he put-out is amazing...imagine meeting the guy...!!!???
Rip
Bill Walton
Cheers to you, Rick! Sorry for the loss of your friend. My best to you, your teammates, his friends and family. Bill will certainly be missed.
It must be tough for Bill Walton to text to Rick Carlisle and the Celtics at the same time. RIP Bill, you are always my basketball idol next to Dave Cowen, who??? Lol, I am old
I remember Dave Cowens. He was a big red too.
Bill was my neighbor,, and a gentle giant.
Bill you will be missed, we coming joining you too, one day
Why does this video look so damn good. The lighting is amazing. Is it just because of the HDR?
Wow
Jim Carey knows a lot about basketball.
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This is Jim Carrey in five years
😂😂
The way Rick was describing that 86 Celtic team with Bill Walton, he was there, he practiced with real legends and incomparable with today's lousy teams. Sure there's a player here and there like Kawhi when he's healthy but the players generally suck.
The watered down rule changes. Not the same.
Great stories. Lots of great players in their era. But….none of them would be playing in today’s NBA. It’s simple evolution. They aren’t as big, strong, fast, agile, can’t jump with those T’Rex’s today. They wouldn’t make a team.
Bill is in heaven with john and nell wooden
🫂😭🙏♥️
Bill Walton
May the fore winds blow you safely home
Never knew White Boy Rick coached the Pacers.
RIP Bill Walton!
12th
Rick
You need to drink water before interview… smacking , snorting ect
“he definatly competed for every moment in life to be the greatest it could possibly be.”🫶🚀