The two late, great teammates shared a special bond that helped bring Portland its lone NBA title in 1977. The news of Portland Trail Blazers great Bill Walton’s passing last Monday at 71 due to cancer sparked a wave of praise and admiration for the generational big man in Portland and across the basketball world.
With the passing of Bill Walton this week, we are reminded that it is mind truly over matter. He was a genius who loved to play the fool. He was a card-carrying member of the counterculture, yet one of his closest friends was born before World War I and was as establishment as they come.
It was an incredibly sad week to be a UCLA Bruins fan. Two former Blue and Gold star big men passed away — three-time National College Player of the Year
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is fondly reflecting upon his close friend and fellow UCLA basketball alum Bill Walton. Walton passed away at the age of 71 after his battle with cancer.
As UCLA begins its Big Ten foray in basketball in the 2024-25 season, the Bruins have plenty of hurdles to deal with this year. The whole UCLA family faces the sad news about Bruin legend Bill Walton’s passing.
The band honored the NBA legend and famed Deadhead during their performance Thursday at the Sphere
Chatting with former Blazers television announcer Mike Barrett about the life of Bill Walton and more The Blazer’s Edge staff publish in-depth content every day about The Portland Trail Blazers.
Bill Walton had an extraordinary college career, winning two NCAA championships (1972 and 1973) while being named the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player in both tournaments.
The Los Angeles Lakers might be in the midst of a pivotal summer filled with crucial decisions to make, but they and the rest of the basketball world took a moment to honor NBA legend Bill Walton.
Just recently, Bill Walton passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged battle against cancer. Among the many personalities who have paid their tribute to the two-time NBA champion is no other than Los Angeles Lakers’ All-Star forward LeBron James.
"Every time we saw him it made such a huge impression," Eddie Vedder said of the NBA legend
Hall of Fame title-winning Portland Trail Blazers center Bill Walton sadly passed away on May 27 of colon cancer, at the far-too-young-to-us age of 71.
Former UCLA basketball legend Bill Walton died on Monday at the age of 71. Walton was one of the best Bruins of all time, helping lead UCLA during the time of their basketball dynasty to two national championships.
The NBA announced that Walton died on Monday at the age of 71.
In recent years, Pasch had become a symbol of Walton’s recent post-basketball career. Pasch served as the play-by-play announcer and Walton the color commentator for Pac-12 basketball games they would call on ESPN.
Hall of Fame center Bill Walton passed away at 71 years old on Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th, 2024. The legendary center had some iconic moments over his basketball career, including his days with UCLA and also in the NBA where he retired as a two-time NBA champion and two-time All-Star.
The Clippers have never retired a jersey in franchise history (except Bill Russell's No. 6 as part of a league-wide initiative). Is it time for the Los Angeles-based franchise to finally honor one of its greats?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar issued a statement on Monday regarding the death of his fellow former UCLA Bruins legend, Bill Walton.
On Monday, the NBA announced Bill Walton, a former MVP and well-known broadcaster, died at 71 following a battle with cancer. Here are seven reasons we must never forget one of the greatest figures in basketball history.
There has been no shortage of emotional outpouring and tributes in the wake of Bill Walton's passing. One of the most heartfelt and heartbreaking has been, without a doubt, from Dave Pasch.
Bill Walton made his mark on the NBA as a player despite battling injuries throughout his career.
Hall of Fame center Bill Walton, a two-time national champion at UCLA and two-time NBA champion, died Monday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 71.
According to the league’s release, Walton passed away surrounded by family following a “prolonged” battle with cancer.
NBA legend Bill Walton has died.
NBA legend Bill Walton has tragically passed away due to cancer. Walton was 71. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said.
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