He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. BILL WALTON: College basketball stats, best moments and quotes. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. So we had no real idea how fragile everything was. Bill Walton led the Bruins to two consecutive 300 seasons and the NCAA men's basketball record 88-game winning streak. . "I came back and told Coach Wooden that this Walton kid was the best high school player I'd ever seen", Crum recalled. [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. "[59], In his first time in a Celtics uniform in the Boston Garden, Walton received one-minute standing ovation from the Boston home crowd walking onto the court for his first exhibition game in 1985. The Associated Press noted that Walton was double-teamed for most of the game, too. [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. [25][26], In his 87 career games at UCLA, Walton shot 65.1% from the field, averaging 20.3 points, 15.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. He became the only player in league history to have won an NBA finals MVP, Sixth Man Award and regular season MVP. [69], Walton was selected to the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but declined to participate. He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about not available Bill Walton on ESPN. I'm the luckiest guy on earth. Luke Walton. 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. [21], After Walton initially refused to cut his hair as an incoming freshman, Coach Wooden told Walton "we'll miss you." [82], Walton's 2003 TV series Bill Walton's Long Strange Trip aired on ESPN with Walton as subject and star. However, he returned to broadcasting the following year. [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. "But then I would want to play another one. He played 20 minutes in his last game for UCLA and Coach Wooden. In 2015, he made a visit to the Ken Kesey Collection while on a stop at the University of Oregon. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. He was a dynamic big moment guy, and I just wish I could have risen to the occasion. [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). [citation needed], Walton first played organized basketball under Frank "Rocky" Graciano, who coached at Walton's Catholic elementary school. 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]. home/away, monthly, etc More Bill Walton Basketball Reference pages. He is also mentioned by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980 comedy Airplane! "[10], While Walton was in high school in 1967, the NBA expansion San Diego Rockets came to town. "[11], In Walton's senior year, UCLA's 88-game winning streak ended with a 7170 loss at Notre Dame on January 19, 1974. 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,. [102][103], Bill Walton's other brother, Bruce Walton, played in the National Football League with the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 to 1975. 7 Arizona, Indiana outruns Purdue, UNC and Florida State earn stunning wins and more from a men's hoops Saturday, How two HBCUs won an NCAA tournament game in the same year for the first time, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, 1971-72: 21.1 points, 15.5 rebounds, 63.9% field goal shooting, 1972-73: 20.4 points, 16.9 rebounds, 65.0% field goal shooting, 1973-74: 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, 66.5% field goal shooting, One of the top 15 players honored in th e75 Years of March Madness Celebration, The most points scored in an NCAA tournament championship game: 44 points (1973), The most field goals in an NCAA tournament championship game: 21 (1973), UCLA's all-time leader in career rebounds: 1,370 rebounds, UCLA's all-time leader in career rebounds per game (min. UCLA next defeated San Francisco 8360 in the Western Regional Final to reach the Final Four. Walton had 28 points and 14 rebounds against Arizona State, on 13 of 18 shooting, and 9 points and 14 rebounds against San Francisco, taking only 7 shots. 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. Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. I regret the circumstances in which I left the Portland Trail Blazers family. Jerry West college stats and vitals School: West Virginia Position: Guard Height: 6-2 Weight: 175 pounds Years active: 1957-60 NCAA tournament record: 6-3 Career averages: 24.8 points per game,. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. An alternate broadcast featuring . He says, 'Walton, can you play?' Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. Learn more and register. 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. The USA team, under coach Hal Fisher, failed to win a medal in the tournament, coming in a disappointing fifth place. Walton scored eight of UCLA's first 12 points in the game and never looked back. He entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. The following series of photographs in The Daily Herald (Provo, UT) show Walton's technique of grabbing a rebound, holding the ball high over his head and throwing a two-handed overhead pass to a teammate. He did not get his wish and sat out the entire 1979 season in protest. Walton typically was paired with Steve "Snapper" Jones for national NBA games because he and Jones had a point-counterpoint banter during games. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. And I realized immediately that I had just absolutely blown this whole deal with John Wooden. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Walton's most famous college performance was a 44-point outburst in the 1973 NCAA tournament national championship against Memphis State, when he made 21-of-22 field goal attempts. Corrections? I just wish I could do a lot of things over, but I can't. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. [77][78], Walton said about his speech issues and subsequent career, "I'm a stutterer. 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 [32], "I don't think anything ever meant as much to me as playing UCLA and one of John Wooden's best teams for the national championship", Bartow said in 1993. Walton played significantly less healthy seasons, but in those seasons, he practically guarantees your team a title as long as he has a decent supporting cast (in the mold of a Prime Shaq, Jordan, Duncan, LeBron, etc.) His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. Bill Walton led a dynasty to two national championships, and an 88-game winning streak that no men's team has yet to touch. (Bill Walton had attended Stanford Law School for two years while with the Clippers, but never graduated.) College: UCLA High School: Helix in La Mesa, California [51][50] In a 40 series sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1977 Western Conference finals, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks playing against fellow UCLA alum Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He only played in ten games during the season. 7 all-time. Walton received the NBA Retired Players Association Humanitarian Award in 2002. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [11], Before his sophomore season, Walton underwent surgery to repair torn cartilage on his left knee. Overall in 197273, Walton averaged 20.4 points and 16.9 rebounds in 30 games on 65.0% shooting, as UCLA again finished 300 (140 in the Pac-8 conference). However, his professional career began to be significantly hampered by multiple foot injuries requiring numerous surgeries. "[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. Do you have a blog? Bill Walton was inducted to the Hall of Fame as a Player in 1993 (Full List) In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. He passes. Professional Life of Bill Walton. Walton led UCLA in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage for three consecutive years: No sophomore, junior or senior in UCLA history has averaged more rebounds per game, respectively, than when Walton was a sophomore, junior and senior. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. Walton sat out the 197879 season and was then signed by the San Diego Clippers (now Los Angeles Clippers), for whom he played four injury-plagued seasons. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. We present them here for purely educational purposes. I ground my feet up into dust. In 1994, Walton was voted into the Verizon Academic All-American Hall of Fame. ", Wooden, after Walton's 44-point performance in the national championship: "For Bill, I believe this was the only time this season I've seen him so emotionally ready to play. [46][47], In 197576, Walton averaged 16.1 points, 13.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 51 games as Portland, with rookies Bob Gross and Lionel Hollins, finished 3745. Walton led the league in blocked shots and rebounding, was named to the NBA all-defensive team, and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1977 play-offs. Freshmen were prohibited by the NCAA from playing varsity at the time. [citation needed] In 2001, Walton was inducted into The Grateful Dead Hall of Honor. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. 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 One more chance to be part of something special, to be part of the team, to be with the guys one more time. He creates so many problems. Period.". Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. Walton then suffered a broken foot, ending his regular season. [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). [57][58][11], During the off-season, Walton demanded to be traded, citing unethical and incompetent treatment of his and other players' injuries by the Blazers' front office. He said, 'Bill, I know you feel very strongly about this, but I just don't think that you getting arrested and taking part in this demonstration is what it's all about", recalled Walton. 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. Look at his face. Or, as Walton himself would call it, "The Conference of Champions." Then I joined the NBA. Rocket players learned that to get into the Helix gym they could call the teenage Walton, who had his own gym key. With Walton, UCLA won the NCAA Championship in 1972 over Florida State and again in 1973 with an 8766 win over Memphis State in which Walton made 21 of 22 field-goal attempts and scored 44 points. 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. Walton had 14 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists against Indiana. Center Bill Walton played 10 seasons for 3 teams. I've never seen a player so dominating as Walton. He could not walk to the hospital. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The Bruins averaged winning by over 20 points, averaging 81.3 points to their opponents' 60.1. Oct 23, 2021. Walton played for UCLA under Coach Wooden from 1971 to 1974. Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952. And Red, through the smoke, with a big, cherubic grin on his face, looked at the doctors, looked at me, and he said, 'He's fine. [93][94] Luke was the head coach of the Lakers (20162019), after two years as an assistant for the Golden State Warriors. 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. Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[80] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). . He loved to win on the opponent's court. Walton is a noted fan of the Grateful Dead, as a self-described "Deadhead", and often mentions them in his broadcasts. I regret that I got hurt. Alternate titles: William Theodore Walton III. Center Bill Walton was an absolute monster during his three-year stretch at UCLA in the '70s. Prior to joining the varsity team, Walton (18.1 ppg, 68.6% field goal accuracy), along with Greg Lee (17.9 ppg) and Keith Wilkes (20.0 ppg), was a member of the 200 197071 UCLA freshman team. He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. He was named to the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [28][27], In the 1973 NCAA title game against Memphis State, Walton had arguably the best individual performance in an NCAA championship game, which was the first held on Monday night. 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. [46][11], "When you fail in your hometown, that's as bad as it gets, and I love my hometown", said Walton of his tenure in San Diego. [46], At age 17, just out of high school, in the summer of 1970, Walton was selected to represent USA Basketball at the 1970 FIBA World Championship. I found a safe place in life in basketball. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. Providing a reliable backup to Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, and playing alongside Larry Bird, Danny Ainge and Dennis Johnson, Walton received the 1986 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award en route to the NBA championship. [17], In 1970, Walton was featured in "Faces in the Crowd" in the January 26 issue of Sports Illustrated, his first national media recognition. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. [25][26][23], Walton's political personality was alive in his collegiate years on the UCLA campus. When the Walton children were in junior high and high school, Mr. Walton formed an informal family band: Bruce and Bill played trombone or baritone, Andy played the saxophone, and Cathy played the flute. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Do you have a blog? [39][38], "David Thompson's a great champion. Thank you Boston Celtics. [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. I was never so embarrassed in my life. Let's go. I looked up at him with the sad, soft eyes of a young man who just wanted one more chance. [deleted] 10 yr. ago For the curious. Arguably the most impressive feat of his collegiate career was the key role he played in UCLAs NCAA-record 88-game winning streak, as he led the team to the final 73 victories of that run during his first two and a half years at the school. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. "[citation needed], Walton played high school basketball at Helix High School in La Mesa alongside his brother Bruce, who was one year older at 6ft 6in (1.98m) and 250 pounds (113kg). If you let him have the ball around the basket, you're dead. "Maurice was so important in my life and in little Luke's life", Walton said. He then limped off the floor, receiving an ovation from the 19,301 fans. And he had a great head, a very dedicated team player. Luke Theodore Walton (Little Wheats) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-8, 235lb (203cm, 106kg) . 60 games): 20.3 points per game, Fourth, tied for fifth in rebounds in an NCAA tournament semifinal: 18 (1974), 17 (1973), Tied for fourth all-time in rebounds in an NCAA tournament championship game: 20 (1972), Fourth in UCLA history in field goals made: 747, Fifth all-time in most rebounds in a season: 506 rebounds in 1973, Sixth all-time in highest rebound average in a season: 16.9 rebounds per game in 1973, Thirteenth all-time in career field goal percentage: 65.1 percent, Nineteenth and 24th on UCLA's all-time single-season scoring average list: 21.1 ppg (1972), 20.4 ppg (1973), Tied for 18th all-time for most double-doubles in a season: 27 (in 30 games) in 1973, Tied for 21st all-time for most double-doubles in a career: 72 double-doubles, Tied for 22nd all-time in most rebounds in a game since 1973: 27 rebounds against Loyola Chicago and Maryland in 1973, Tied for 27th all-time in consecutive double-doubles in a season: 15 consecutive double-doubles in 1971-72. I said, 'Mom, that's Big E! the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. I was incredibly shy and never said a word. In the locker room after the 1973 Championship game, Coach Wooden introduced Walton to representatives of the ABA, who hoped to convince him to turn pro. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Join our linker program. Walton recalled Elvin Hayes calling and telling his mother, "Tell Billy, Big E is calling and we need him to open the gym tonight. Walton is particularly attached to the Grateful Dead, whose concerts he started attending in 1967, while he was still in high school. Bill Walton was a great college player, maybe the best ever. 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. Walton joined the Boston Celtics, and they won the 1985-86 championship. 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. Portland lost the series to Seattle in six games. Walton once had a triple-double against SMU with 25 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists. [81], Walton frequently works alongside Dave Pasch while calling Pac-12 games. "We were able to go right through the press." 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. He earned an Emmy Award in 1991. When UCLA led Memphis State 35-30, Walton wasn't that far behind the Tigers with his individual point total of 20. Bruce played in Super Bowl X, making Bill and Bruce the only brothers to play in the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. "[36], In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. On the black day in 1974 against North Carolina State, he produced 29 . "When that happened, he'd tell me and I'd take him out. "Twenty minutes too much", he said. We found that out. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. A famous free spirit, he was known for his social activism, outspoken opinions, and devotion to the Grateful Dead rock band. The gymnasium at the Boys and Girls Club in, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 09:26. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. But as soon as I got on the court I was fine. His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Do you have a sports website? Center After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. So I'm here to apologize, to try and make amends, and to try and start over and make it better. [61], In the Celtics' 41 series win over the Atlanta Hawks with Dominique Wilkins in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, Walton averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 13 minutes. After the game, Louisville coach Denny Crum told reporters, "I think this is the best UCLA team ever.". [15] In addition, Walton's 825 rebounds that season ranks No 3 all-time. [85][86], Walton has his own satellite radio show, One More Saturday Night (named after the Dead song of the same name), heard on Sirius Radio's Jam On and XM Radio's Grateful Dead channel. 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