On the black day in 1974 against North Carolina State, he produced 29 . slowhandmark 10 yr. ago That dunk on Abdul jabbar in 77. Born: March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California us Relatives: Father Bill Walton. He was undercut by a Washington State player and broke two bones in his spine, which remained damaged until corrective surgery in 2009. "I wish we had NBA basketball here, and we don't because of me. Draft: Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA draft, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. Rocket players learned that to get into the Helix gym they could call the teenage Walton, who had his own gym key. We thought he was nuts, but when you're hot and when you're on top and it's all happening, you never think. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. [38], In the 1974 Final Four, UCLA's record seven consecutive national titles was broken. That's the day the oft-injured Hall of Famer, whose career had . Bill Walton, byname of William Theodore Walton III, (born November 5, 1952, La Mesa, California, U.S.), American collegiate and professional basketball player who is considered one of the best all-around post players in the sports history. I looked up at him with the sad, soft eyes of a young man who just wanted one more chance. [105], Walton is known as a vegetarian and a meditation practitioner. [83], While broadcasting a game between the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans, Walton talked about a speech Bob Dylan gave at MusiCares, and ESPN had prepared graphics about Dylan's career highlights. To fellow Deadheads, Walton is fondly known as "Grateful Red" and the "Big Red Deadhead" and "World's Tallest Deadhead". Join our linker program. [70][71] Some saw it as a political statement given Waltons opposition to the Vietnam War, but the most likely reason for his decision was his bad experience at the 1970 world championships. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. Do you have a sports website? Bill Walton, UCLA center who scored a record 44 points in the final game of the NCAA basketball tournament at St. Louis, lies on the floor where he had fallen when he was injured with just. "[13], Hall of Fame Coach Denny Crum was then an assistant coach at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), under John Wooden, sent to watch Walton play. Other than that, it was all fine. Walton scored 20 points and grabbed 23 rebounds in the clinching Game 6 victory,[54][49] and was named the Finals' Most Valuable Player with averages of 18.5 points, 19.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 3.7 blocks,[49][54] which prompted Philadelphia 76ers coach Gene Shue to comment after the series: "Bill Walton is the best player for a big man who ever played the game of basketball. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? We've got a game.' After having received a painkilling injection to play, X-rays taken after Game 2 revealed the navicular bone below Walton's left ankle was broken. Thank you Red Auerbach. Helix in La Mesa, California, Draft: Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Center [93][94] Luke was the head coach of the Lakers (20162019), after two years as an assistant for the Golden State Warriors. "[76], Overall, Walton played 468 games in his NBA career. Luke Walton. [1][2], Walton's early career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) was very successful, winning the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) and an NBA championship with the Portland Trail Blazers, for which he was also named Finals MVP. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. At halftime, the game was tied 3939. Walton re-fractured the navicular bone in the fourth 1979 exhibition game and subsequently missed all of the 198081 and 198182 seasons, undergoing several surgeries on his injured foot. In fact, the number of jumpers he made outside of the lane might be the most impressive part of his 44-point, 95-percent shooting performance. [citation needed], Walton first played organized basketball under Frank "Rocky" Graciano, who coached at Walton's Catholic elementary school. Bill Walton averaged 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. After retiring from the NBA, Walton overcame stuttering and embarked on a second career as a sportscaster, working both as a studio analyst and color commentator with stints for several networks and teams. He played college basketball for coach John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins, winning three consecutive national college player of the year awards (19721974), while leading UCLA to NCAA championships in 1972 and 1973 and an 88-game winning streak. He missed three games. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. "Yes", said Gloria Walton, "then when the referee wasn't looking, Bruce would give the player an elbow and let him know that the skinny guy was his kid brother. [46][11], Following extensive rehabilitation, which included biking and sand volleyball, Walton's foot began to improve; after playing only 14 games from 1979 to 1982, he played 33 games in 198283 under doctor's orders to play about one game per week. After losing the first two games, the Blazers won four straight to win the NBA championship. We worked to push him out farther. Watch the incredible performance for yourself: The fact that Walton once scored 44 points in an NCAA tournament title game while nearly being perfect from the field completely reframes the discussion about his greatest games. "Whenever there was a big moment for little Luke, big Luke would show up unannounced to make sure it all turned out right. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Walton took music lessons, and although his parents were not sports-oriented, Walton followed in the footsteps of his older brother Bruce, who had gravitated toward sports. Also Read: Bill Walton's Top Moments during Warriors-Blazers Match. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Bill followed Bruce in attending UCLA. A story published in The TerreHaute Tribune on March 24, 1972 noted that Walton hadn't lost a game since he was a sophomore in high school in 1967. In July 2012, ESPN and the Pac-12 Network announced that Walton would return to full-time broadcasting as a game analyst for Pac-12 conference basketball coverage. 2 min read. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. [48][46], In 197677 season Walton played in 65 games and, spurred by new head coach Jack Ramsay, Walton and a newly acquired ABA draftee in Maurice Lucas, the Trail Blazers became the Cinderella team of the NBA. Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft, Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1993 (Full List), More Bill Walton pages at Sports Reference. But to win, we also felt we had to control Walton. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. 3 [deleted] 10 yr. ago We got the basketball legend just days after MJ was crowned king of . Shoots: He won another NBA title in 1986 as a member of the Boston Celtics. He did not get his wish and sat out the entire 1979 season in protest. I'm lying on the table there in the doctors examining room. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. Bill Walton is my main man, for that reason."[66]. I don't think anyone can get in a run-and-shoot contest with them and win not us, not the Boston Celtics, not anyone. He loved to win on the opponent's court. Bill Walton William Theodore Walton III Twitter : BillWalton (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief) Position: Center Shoots: Right 6-11 , 210lb (211cm, 95kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame 2x All Star 1976-77 TRB Champ 1976-77 BLK Champ 2x NBA Champ 2x All-NBA 2x All-Defensive 1976-77 Finals MVP 1977-78 MVP But that led to extreme efficiency. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: I'm very proud of this team. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. UCLA's 1971-72 squad quickly became nicknamed "Walton's Gang," in honor of the 6-11 sophomore. I ground my feet up into dust. Research validated Walton's claim. He did all that in just 33 minutes, too. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Bill Walton Returns to ESPN College Basketball Airwaves Having starred at UCLA as a player, Bill Walton is synonymous with being on the call for games involving Pac-12 Conference teams. Corrections? Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. ")[92][120], Walton appeared in the 1984 motion picture Ghostbusters.[85][86]. The varsity UCLA team, led by seniors Sidney Wicks, Curtis Rowe, and Steve Patterson defeated Villanova in the 1971 NCAA Championship Game for UCLA's 5th consecutive NCAA title. "Of which I had no interest in doing", Walton said. In the NCAA championship game, he had 24 points and 20 rebounds in the Bruins' 8176 victory over Florida State. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. Omissions? Walton wrote the memoir Back from the Dead (2016). Wooden said Walton is the best center he had ever seen in throwing outlet passes. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. [10], During his sophomore year of high school (age 1516), Walton grew from 6ft 1in (1.85m) to 6ft 7in (2.01m). "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. [104], Walton's sister Cathy was an outstanding youth swimmer and played some basketball at the University of California. Elvin and I are still close friends. 1977 NBA Finals MVP. Learn more and register. He rarely talked about basketball, but generally about life. [citation needed], Said Walton of Coach Wooden: "I was John Wooden's easiest recruit. 2x NCAA CHAMPION . He was raised with siblings Bruce, Cathy and Andy. [11], On September 6, 1985, Walton was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Boston Celtics for Cedric Maxwell and a 1986 1st round draft pick (Arvydas Sabonis was later selected). [10], Walton's ankle problems became so severe that he had both his ankles surgically fused. He played in 55 games in 198384, and a then-career-high 67 in 198485, by which time the Clippers had relocated to Los Angeles. "[49], Walton led the NBA in both rebounds per game (14.4) and blocked shots per game (3.2) as he was selected to the NBA All-Star Game, but did not participate due to an injury. A better player. By far the youngest player on the roster, Walton played minimally in five games, averaging 2.6 points. [50][46], In the 1977 postseason, Walton led #3 seed Portland to series victories over the Chicago Bulls with Artis Gilmore (21) and the Denver Nuggets with Dan Issel (42). He rung up 2,402 points over his collegiate career and was selected as an All-American three times. Michael Jordan is NOT the G.O.A.T of college hoops -- so says Bill Walton, who tells TMZ Sports that honor belongs to Kareem! Walton was the inaugural inductee into the Grateful Dead Hall of Honor in 2001. "Off the floor I worried. [67][68] He attempted a comeback in February 1990, but injuries intervened and he retired as a player. He entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. I lived most of my life by myself. In the Nuggets series Walton averaged 17.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 3.0 blocks. [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He could not walk to the hospital. [11], As a rookie in 197475, Walton averaged a double-double 12.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.7 blocks in 35 games. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players of all time. Walton set the record for most points in an NCAA championship game, which still stands, and was the tournament's most outstanding player. In a 2004 interview with ESPN, Walton stated that "for the first time in my life, I was exposed to negative coaching and the berating of players and the foul language and the threatening of people who didnt perform. Luke Theodore Walton (Little Wheats) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-8, 235lb (203cm, 106kg) . "Walton has averaged 21.3 points per game and 15.5 rebounds per game, despite riding the bench much of the time after the starters had built insurmountable leads," wrote The Daily Herald's sports editor Joe Watts. He says, 'Walton, can you play?' Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about not available Bill Walton on ESPN. "[72], In the men's basketball final, the United States controversially lost to the Soviet Union 5150, finishing in second place. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. On March 26, 1973, in St. Louis, Bill Walton scored and scored and scored and scored. After steadily improving his game, he led the Trail Blazers in 1977 to their first NBA championship. John Wooden. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Everything that Coach Wooden told us eventually came true. [deleted] 10 yr. ago For the curious. [62] In the Eastern Conference Finals 40 sweep against the Milwaukee Bucks, Walton averaged 8.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 18 minutes. Bill Walton, a three-time National Player of the Year and a key member in UCLA's dynasty under John Wooden, was one of the greatest men's college basketball players ever. He averaged 21.1, 20.4, and 19.3 points per game in his three seasons and was . Here is the schedule, scores and game times for the 2023 Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, running Feb. 23-26. They couldn't have been nicer, and I became their friend. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He averaged a career double-double of 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, with 3.4 assists and 2.2 blocked shots, averaging 28 minutes. He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. Walton won 1 MVP Award, was selected to play in 2 All-Star Games, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1993. Walton was selected as the Most Outstanding Player of both tournaments and established an NCAA tournament career record for field goal percentage at 68.6 percent (109 of 159 field goals) from 1972 to 1974. ", Memphis State coach Murray Bartow, prior to the 1973 national championship game: "Anyone who runs with UCLA is going to lose. After several players on the Celtics said they liked the idea of having Walton as a teammate backing up Robert Parish and Kevin McHale, Red Auerbach made the deal happen. Helix won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship in both 1969 and 1970, finishing 292 in 196869 and 330 in 196970. The Clippers never finished near .500 or made the playoffs in his tenure with the franchise. [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. [36], Overall, as a senior, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. Red looks down at me. He has hosted several podcasts and satellite radio programs featuring the music of the Grateful Dead. They followed American basketball closely and they knew that no Walton was going to be a big deal." We found that out. 3. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. USA forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. [46], On May 13, 1979, Walton signed as a veteran free agent with the San Diego Clippers; the Portland Trail Blazers received Kevin Kunnert, Kermit Washington and a 1980 first-round draft pick (Mike Gminski was later selected) as compensation ordered by the NBA. And I almost wasn't. [108] He attended more than 850[109] Grateful Dead concerts, including traveling with the band to Egypt for its famous 1978 performance before the Pyramids (joining the band on drums),[110] and quotes Grateful Dead lyrics in TV and radio interviews. The Irish made six shots in a row, winning on Dwight Clay's shot with 29 seconds left, as Notre Dame prevailed 7170. [34] "One of the saddest days for Coach Wooden was the day he came down and had to bail me out of jail after I got arrested in the anti-Vietnam (War) protest. Walton then suffered a broken foot, ending his regular season. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [60][59], The 1986 NBA playoffs were Walton's first taste of the postseason in nearly a decade, at age 33. [16] His 25.0 rebounds per game in a season ranks No. Bill Walton can talk a good game when it comes to doing color commentary on college basketball telecasts, but he played a nearly perfect one as UCLA's star center in the 1973 NCAA Tournament final. stunned the reigning national champs, 2023 NC skiing championship selections announced. Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. He utilized shot fakes and refined post moves to get clean looks. In 87 total games, Walton averaged 20.3 points and an . In April 2019, Luke Walton was named head coach of the Sacramento Kings. "Helix is where it all began. The Trail Blazers with Geoff Petrie, Sidney Wicks, and LaRue Martin finished 3844 under player/coach Lenny Wilkens. Do you have a sports website? Obviously, we didn't do a good job of that. We were so young and we had always won. One more chance to be part of something special, to be part of the team, to be with the guys one more time. "Walton could do everything, he had great timing, complete vision of the floor, had excellent fundamentals and was a great passer, both in outlet passes and in the half court. A famous free spirit, he was known for his social activism, outspoken opinions, and devotion to the Grateful Dead rock band. The basketball was awful, and the business side was immoral, dishonest, corrupt, and illegal. He and his first wife, Susie, had four sons: Adam, Nathan, Luke, and Chris. "[35][22], A week later, the Bruins beat the Fighting Irish 9475 at home. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He creates so many problems. He played 20 minutes in his last game for UCLA and Coach Wooden. "It was all a matter of if he could stay healthy. College: Arizona High School: University in San Diego, California Recruiting Rank: 1998 (71) Draft: Los Angeles Lakers, 2nd round (3rd pick, 32nd overall), 2003 NBA Draft He was injured and lost for the remainder of the playoffs in the second game of the first-round series against the Seattle SuperSonics. Bill Walton won the following awards and honors: NAISMITH AWARDS: Player of the Year | Coach of the Year | Defensive Player of the Year, Louisville coach Denny Crum: "Bill Walton is just amazing. Bill Walton III Position: Center 6-11 , 210lb (211cm, 95kg) School: UCLA (Men) Draft: Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA draft 2x NCAA Champion 3x NCAA All-Tourney 3x NCAA All-Region 2x NCAA Tourney MOP HS Parade AA 2x AP POY 3x Consensus AA 3x Naismith Award 3x Rupp Trophy SUMMARY Career G 87 PTS 20.3 TRB 15.7 AST [17], In 1970, Walton was featured in "Faces in the Crowd" in the January 26 issue of Sports Illustrated, his first national media recognition. 1952 Here is the Week 1 ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 poll, released Feb. 14. inLa Mesa,California [88][89], Walton resides in his hometown of San Diego with his wife Lori (m. 1991). [35] Later in the season, UCLA dropped consecutive games in consecutive days at Oregon and Oregon State,[36] nicknamed "the Lost Weekend". The titles made Walton and him the first NBA father-son pair to have both won multiple NBA championships. He became the only player in league history to have won an NBA finals MVP, Sixth Man Award and regular season MVP. In 1994, Walton was voted into the Verizon Academic All-American Hall of Fame. It's not like he attempted 22 dunks, and still, he missed only once all game. "[41], Walton was drafted by the American Basketball Association's Dallas Chaparrals in the 1973 ABA draft as an underclassman in an attempt to lure him from UCLA. He earned an Emmy Award in 1991. [106], Walton maintained a close lifetime friendship with Coach John Wooden, visiting him often. But, he made 12 of his first 13 shots and the Bruins led Notre Dame by 17 points at halftime. Playing as a backup center behind Robert Parish, Walton earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in the 198586 season, winning his second championship that same season.[3]. The UCLA streak contributed to a personal winning streak that lasted almost five years, in which Walton's high school, UCLA freshman (freshmen were ineligible for the varsity at that time) and UCLA varsity teams did not lose a game from the middle of his junior year of high school to the middle of his senior year in college. Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. "[8], "When they would begin to rough up Bill, I would look at coach and he would give me a nod", recalled Bruce. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He was named first-team All-American with Jim Chones of Marquette, Bo Lamar of the Louisiana-Lafayette, Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, and Tom Riker of South Carolina. Playing with four personal fouls, Walton fell hard to the floor on a play and injured his left knee and ankle. He currently is a college assistant coach at San Diego Mesa College. Find out more. Coach Gordon Nash promoted him to the varsity team the end of the season. [11], Walton played a career-high 80 games for Coach KC Jones and the Celtics during the 198586 season. College College Basketball Almost Perfect SI Staff Mar 2, 2013 1:10 Almost Perfect UCLA center Bill Walton was nearly perfect in the 1973 NCAA men's national championship game,. Walton was a consensus All-American alongside Ernie DiGregorio of Providence, Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, David Thompson of North Carolina State, and Kermit Washington of American. He was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. "He went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Walton had entered high school at a height of about 6ft 0in (1.83m) tall and graduated at about 7ft 0in (2.13m) tall. Then I joined the NBA. Walton averaged 8.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 19 minutes, in helping the Celtics win the championship. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [11], Before his sophomore season, Walton underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage on his left knee. November 5, Then, when I was 28 I learned how to speak. Walton averaged 29 points and 25 rebounds, as Helix finished 330 in his senior season. That's because offensively, Walton played a key role in transition. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. Team chemistry. Bruce was a star football player as well. At age 32, Walton wished to move to a winning franchise and reached out to teams after the season ended in 1985. He's a nationally known face, a hipster wild man, but now he's also this: Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. Walton's injuries and surgeries limited his career, and counting his 19781979 year-long holdout, Walton played in 44% of the regular season games in his 13-year career. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. In a June 8, 2010, interview on The Dan Patrick Show, Walton admitted to contemplating suicide for a time due to the constant pain resulting from injuries sustained during his NBA career. A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. Following surgery on his back, Walton returned to broadcasting as a part-time commentator for the Sacramento Kings for 201011 and 201112. 2x NBA ALL-STAR. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He shot 52.1% from the floor for his career. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Bill Walton is a 6-11 junior center from Helix, Calif. who is the best college basketball player ever. In a pre-season meeting with his new coach, Walton had advised Ramsay, "Coach, don't assume we know anything. The Rockets had no set practice facility and would often play pick-up games at Helix High School. I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. Bill Walton is a playable character in the video games NBA Street Vol. Freshmen were prohibited by the NCAA from playing varsity at the time. His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Walton is particularly attached to the Grateful Dead, whose concerts he started attending in 1967, while he was still in high school. Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. "[36], In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. "I came back and told Coach Wooden that this Walton kid was the best high school player I'd ever seen", Crum recalled. Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[80] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). If you let him have the ball around the basket, you're dead. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 3x NATIONAL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Playing 20 minutes due to foul trouble, Walton had four points and 12 rebounds in the victory over Weber State, taking only one shot. [22], The 197172 UCLA basketball team had a record of 300, winning its games by an average margin of more than 30 points, averaging 94.6 points to opponents' 64.3. He also won the national . Thank you Celtic nation. We had a bitter argument over that, and I lost that argument, too", said Walton, who took only three shots as UCLA had a 7861 win. "[10], While Walton was in high school in 1967, the NBA expansion San Diego Rockets came to town. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. Career Stats [46], Walton described doctors looking at his X-rays at the hospital after he arrived in Boston: "And then Red, he bursts in through the double doors and he's smoking his cigar in the hospital, and he walks in and says, 'Who are you guys and what are you doing with my player?' College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. [46] As his feet became more durable, the Clippers had won 30 and 31 games in his final two seasons. [40], Walton left UCLA to begin a new life in professional basketball and kept a lifetime friendship with Coach Wooden. School: UCLAPosition: CenterHeight: 6-11Weight: 210 poundsYears active: 1971-74NCAA tournament record: 11-1College averages: 20.3 points per game, 15.7 rebounds per game, 65.1% field goal shooting.
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