Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [42], In 1974, the ABA's San Diego Conquistadors tried to persuade Walton to sign with them, after drafting him in the 1974 ABA draft. home/away, monthly, etc More Bill Walton Basketball Reference pages. Wooden said Walton is the best center he had ever seen in throwing outlet passes. In Walton's only NCAA tournament loss of his career, a double-overtime thriller against N.C. State, he still had 29 points and 18 rebounds while playing all 50 minutes, so he sure did his part to keep the Bruins in the game. Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. [90][91][92], His son Luke became an NBA player, winning both the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals with the Lakers. The Irish made six shots in a row, winning on Dwight Clay's shot with 29 seconds left, as Notre Dame prevailed 7170. "[12], In 169 games with the Clippers, Walton averaged 11.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 blocks, shooting 53.2%. He became the only player to have won an NBA Finals MVP, Sixth Man Award, and regular season MVP. Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. If you let him have the ball around the basket, you're dead. [40], Walton left UCLA to begin a new life in professional basketball and kept a lifetime friendship with Coach Wooden. "Injuries [he missed games with a bad back]. The Terre Haute Tribune noted that Walton "doesn't shoot all over the place." He utilized shot fakes and refined post moves to get clean looks. Data Provided By A better player. 1952 In 1994, Walton was voted into the Verizon Academic All-American Hall of Fame. And I realized immediately that I had just absolutely blown this whole deal with John Wooden. "It was all a matter of if he could stay healthy. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Bill Walton Playoffs Game Log. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. I said, 'Mom, that's Big E! I looked up at him with the sad, soft eyes of a young man who just wanted one more chance. He is a graduate of Indiana University. His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. Walton said of the loss, "We could have, we should have won them all, and we didn't get it done. "They had some great teams with Elvin Hayes and Calvin Murphy and future head coaches and broadcasters such as Pat Riley, Rick Adelman, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jim Barnett, and Stu Lantz. [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. Born: March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California us Relatives: Father Bill Walton. Walton joined the Boston Celtics, and they won the 1985-86 championship. His career averages were 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 468 regular season games. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. 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). In 1971-72, the Walton Gang went 30-0 and had only two games settled by single digits. After the game, famous basketball journalist Dick Weiss of the Courier-Post (Camden, N.J.) wrote, "How could any team lose with Bill Walton on its roster? [43], Walton's first two seasons in Portland were marred by chronic foot injuries. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players in history. 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. [25][26][23], Walton's political personality was alive in his collegiate years on the UCLA campus. Bill was unable to play a complete game without resting. Career High Seasons: 18.9 points (1977-78),. I'm very proud of this team. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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He rarely talked about basketball, but generally about life. Coach Nash played Bill and Bruce Walton together in the paint. Wow. And he had a great head, a very dedicated team player. In a Final Four game against Louisville in the 1972 NCAA tournament, Walton was 11-of-15 from the field, scoring 33 points to go along with 21 rebounds. [8][9], "When those opposing teams would try to get physical with me, Bruce would do whatever it took to protect me", Walton recalled. The vitals for Bill Walton School: UCLA Position: Center Height: 6-11 Weight: 210 pounds Years active: 1971-74 NCAA tournament record: 11-1 College averages: 20.3 points per game, 15.7. [105], Walton is known as a vegetarian and a meditation practitioner. I never spoke to anybody. That's the timelessness of pain and suffering; the agonizing, the reflection and the endless questioning of yourself. "[98], Chris Walton played for San Diego State. 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. A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. 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. He spent three more quiet seasons in San Diego before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 1985. Bill Walton made at least $2,625,000 playing professional basketball. A famous free spirit, he was known for his social activism, outspoken opinions, and devotion to the Grateful Dead rock band. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. "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. Do you have a blog? In 87 total games, Walton averaged 20.3 points and an . [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. Walton then suffered a broken foot, ending his regular season. CAN'T MISS: Find out which March Madness Moment was voted the greatest of all time. After graduating from high school, Walton embarked on an outstanding collegiate career at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), leading his team to a pair of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) national championships under legendary coach John Wooden in 1972 and 1973. 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. Perhaps, I've never had a better team when you consider both offense and defense. 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. "[11], In Walton's senior year, UCLA's 88-game winning streak ended with a 7170 loss at Notre Dame on January 19, 1974. "He was really fun to play against. Bill Walton is my main man, for that reason."[66]. "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: Everything that Coach Wooden told us eventually came true. [117], Walton, who has a service dog, wrote the foreword to the 2015 book Unconditional Honor: Wounded Warriors and their Dogs by author Cathy Scott. Walton, who missed a 12-foot shot off an inbounds pass to win the game as time expired, finished with 24 points and nine rebounds. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. We thought he was nuts, but when you're hot and when you're on top and it's all happening, you never think. I've got a new knee. Playing with four personal fouls, Walton fell hard to the floor on a play and injured his left knee and ankle. Let's go. [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). College: UCLA High School: Helix in La Mesa, California It was just a nightmare. Your Account Logout Login Create Account MENU Players Schools Years Leaders CFB Scores Bowls Play Index Newsletter At UCLA in the early . [11][46], Walton overcame a stuttering problem at age 28 with the help of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Glickman, after a lengthy conversation between the two at an event. "[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. Walton then rode his bike to a nearby barber. "[55], The following season, the 197778 Trail Blazers won 50 of their first 60 games, as Walton averaged 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.5 blocks in 58 games. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. On March 26, 1973, in St. Louis, Bill Walton scored and scored and scored and scored. "Twenty minutes too much", he said. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. And Red says, 'Shut up. 3x NATIONAL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. Bill Walton was one of the greats in college basketball history. Thank you Boston Celtics. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. USA forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. 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. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. RELATED: Gonzaga, Baylor lead Andy Katz's first Power 36 rankings for the 2020-21 season. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. In a pre-season meeting with his new coach, Walton had advised Ramsay, "Coach, don't assume we know anything. And they're saying, 'Red, come here. 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. Born: November 5, 1952 in La Mesa, California us Relatives: Son Luke Walton. [12][43][44][45], Walton was the number one overall pick by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in the 1974 NBA draft. Career Stats He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. He left that to David Thompson, whose N.C. State Wolfpack downed Walton in the 1974 NCAA championship, or Julius. After being selected as the first overall pick in the 1974 NBA draft, Walton led the Portland Trail Blazers to an NBA championship in 1977, earning the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award that season. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Coach Gordon Nash promoted him to the varsity team the end of the season. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief are nicknames for Bill Walton. They followed American basketball closely and they knew that no Walton was going to be a big deal." We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He averaged 18.6 points, 14.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 blocks and Portland finished 4933. 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. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. "[35][22], A week later, the Bruins beat the Fighting Irish 9475 at home. 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 ", 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. The craziest part? Center Bill Walton was an absolute monster during his three-year stretch at UCLA in the '70s. [35] Later in the season, UCLA dropped consecutive games in consecutive days at Oregon and Oregon State,[36] nicknamed "the Lost Weekend". Helix won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship in both 1969 and 1970, finishing 292 in 196869 and 330 in 196970. 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. I ground my body up. We present them here for purely educational purposes. I had no desire to ever stop playing. DI indoor T&F championship selections revealed, How La. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. He played 20 minutes in his last game for UCLA and Coach Wooden. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. Alternate titles: William Theodore Walton III. But he. Look at this. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. Look at his face. 1977 NBA Finals MVP. We found that out. [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. [21], After Walton initially refused to cut his hair as an incoming freshman, Coach Wooden told Walton "we'll miss you." Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Also Read: Bill Walton's Top Moments during Warriors-Blazers Match. That's why I have the utmost respect for Bill Walton and that's the main reason why he was my inductee into the Hall of Fame. I'm lying on the table there in the doctors examining room. Center But as soon as I got on the court I was fine. [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. He averaged 21.1, 20.4, and 19.3 points per game in his three seasons and was . Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. I found a safe place in life in basketball. Dressed in blue jeans, white basketball shoes and a Carlos Santana T-shirt, Walton's busy telling students about March 15, 1990. [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. Give me the phone!' 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 was taller, but frail as he had not filled out his growing frame. 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. Coach Wooden never tired of telling us that once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player. "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. [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. 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