Remembering Hall of Famer Bill Walton’s life and legacy | Get Up

Take a look back at Hall of Fame basketball legend Bill Walton's historic career.
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[@carseye1219]

When he became an announcer, he used to drive me nuts, too "over the top". But, after a while, he grew on me because it was all so genuine, and authentic. He was going to enjoy his job and life and take everyone with him for the ride. We should all enjoy our vocations as much as he did. You will be missed, big guy!

[@kgb4247]

As a 22 year old ima strive to be like Bill I need to smile more, what an absolute Baller 6 championship 2 Highschool chips 2 college chips 2 NBA chips

[@glengullickson6538]

My wife and I met him in 2019 on a bike ride. He didn't "know us from Adam's cat", the way one of you said. BUT, he treated us like royalty. Great man. Sorry to see him go.

[@dad4ever-c90]

I could listen to Bill talk all day! He was not only interesting, but also approached everything he did with great enthusiasm. A truly genuine and caring man. Even with all of the challenges he faced, he ALWAYS found joy in life. I wish we could all be more like him.

[@chemtrailwarrior7869]

Tears rolling down my face.

[@rodnewcombe1120]

bill is a angel now.....always like bill.....good spirit man

[@issacjones1924]

He made u wanna live life to the fullest ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johndardi1334]

Yes he did. He was so full of enthusiasm it was contagious. We love ❤️ you Bill.

[@rmac2592]

LOVE Bill Walton - tremendous human being

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

REST IN PEACE BILL WALTON🕊️💔🙏

[@jewelinvegas580]

The most fundamentally sound center of all time. He had no weaknesses in his game. Injuries robbed him and us from truly experiencing his greatness. He was also a great human being.

[@buffy4282]

God he will be missed. Loved how he broadcasted games lol. Rest easy Bill

[@hoganhimself]

what a huge loss for us all. Rest easy legend🙏

[@mannyfresh973]

He call at the malice at the palice will NEVER be forgotten in my mind!!!!!!!! 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@Jaycee03YC]

Not bill 😭😭🤌 a true gentle giant! ❤

[@danielficarra2557]

One of the greatest to ever play the game thanks for the memories Bill You’ll be missed. One a Bruins always a Bruin. #4sUpBruinNation

[@chasedownblocks1736]

Jay Williams is very well spoken. He shared a side from him, and a side from Bill that is full of encouragement.

[@gigicassel1804]

Has someone who has lived in Oregon most of their life and growing up a trailblazer fan since the age of seven I can’t even begin to explain how much it hurts that we’ve lost Bill Walton. I know the rest of the world loves him, but as a Portlander for 25 years, and a bit of a progressive dance to my own drum type of lady he was pretty special and someone I looked up to with great admiration. I know myself and many others in Portland Oregon today are caring with them a heavy heart. Rest in peace, Bill Walton you weren’t just a great basketball player you were an awesome person. I may not have had the basketball skills, but I definitely share with you your political views and your kind caring about the means of others sometimes at the sacrifice of one’s own needs. Heaven just gained one awesome deadhead.

[@RicardoLunaJimenez]

True Legends Live Forever 🕯

[@Soundersfan2023]

I'm going to miss him so much😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

As a kid in 1986, I remember Bill Walton when he was on the Celtics and later on NBA on NBC then on ESPN. The impression that he made on us fans, both poor and rich, transcended class and walk of life alike. Wherever he has now gone, he must of been welcomed with thousands of warm voices.

[@GregB-uc1ky]

Love ya Bill. Thank you for being you. ❤

[@84latinray]

My favorite person on the mic in the NBA… Then one day he wasn’t mic i remember and said where is Bill?

[@GregB-uc1ky]

ESPN has a great 30 for 30 on him. One of their best

[@anonymouszero9422]

Definitely. I really enjoyed it. Hope all Bill Walton fans get the opportunity to watch. 👍👍

[@justinkanicki8044]

For US ALL😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Jonsturdofficial_]

Heaven gained one with this guy. Just a beautiful person.

[@rickydeer2335]

watched him in collage, watched him at the blazers watch him at boston 1 of the quickest centers ive ever seen allways wanted to see him coach rest well Bill

[@davidhersh3805]

Hated UCLA, as a Sixer fan hated Portland Trailblazers but you could not deny this guy’s talent and zest for giving it everything he had both on and off the court. I wish I had insight to what he knew about the whole Patty Hearst disappearance as he was very tight with that crew as they made their way cross country.

[@hughjass69702]

He once said he could smell colors and see sounds. I totally understood that 🥳✌️

[@samueldenton5512]

Rest in Eternal Peace Bill Walton. You were a Real One. Gonna miss you

[@kjhustleguy]

What a great man will never be one like bill always had that rebel type of attitude

[@marcussanders9493]

i just realized he never wore a suit on his broadcast lol

[@TheJohnWick1]

Built different lol

[@point2822]

🇺🇸💎🖼. Basketball 🇺🇸. Beyond The Anatomy of Basketball 🏀 testament to his Family and sooooooohmuchmore

[@DryHeaveSteve]

San Diego native That’s what the world seen but to us he was our neighbor. He did his own shopping. He went to concerts. If there was a good reason to be there he would be there. He would just donate his checks to charities. When they dedicated his statue of him and his bike…. He rode his bike to the ceremony. He was always around, you couldn’t miss him….. he loved his hometown and we loved him. Bill Walton was a San Diegan

[@DrewS777]

1970 UCLA Pauley Pavilion my dad pointed to big red head freshman on sidelines, "He's the next Lew Alcindor." Certainly at UCLA he was every bit as good as Kareem. Shooting 21 or 22 in college finals might be greatest single game every played, and the year he won it all at Portland he was greatest player in NBA. Without injuries he might have been top 10 all-time great with multiple rings.

[@superben790]

REST IN PEACE, BILL WALTON

[@trevorsamuels357]

When I got the news that Bill Walton had passed I was heartbroken. He was a guy you could,nt help but love because of who he was as an all around basketball player and person. I watched him destroy all my favorite teams in college as well as the pro,s. He played fundamental basketball and me growing up in NYC I loved flair and showmanship. He ripped my heart out when Portland destroyed the 76er,s for the championship. The 76er,s was a band of all stars that I felt was unbeatable, DrJ. McGinnis, Collins, Choclate Thunder Dawkins, Moe Cheeks, World B Free, Bobby Jones, Jellybean Bryant, Caldwell Jones, on and on, so many guys I just knew this was going to be a slaughter. The psychological game actually started on the layup lines with 76er,s and their acrobatic dunks. The games were very competitive but they killed my team with basic basic basketball even though Dr J was dunking all over them. With all that we could,nt break his spirit. He lived his life as a free spirit that I loved about him. His favorite quote during televised games was "Stop messing around and throw it down big man" Gonna miss you man.

[@garygunter5114]

What a loss. This crazy world we are living in cannot afford to lose him.

[@point2822]

In so many capacities beyond SPORT 🏀 👂👂👂👂🇺🇸🖼🖊🔥of Respect Life. Rest In Peace 🇺🇸💭

[@VRNESTX]

Top 5 center to ever Live.

[@charlesbromberick4247]

Walton was a spark.

[@LSUOdyssey]

I love Bill

[@calvinbealer7264]

Great 😃👍 Player. Well Missed 😢😢

[@kennybegeske8824]

Bill Walton Was With Marv And Matt With Nba On Nbc With Bulls Vs Sonics 1995 1996 And Bulls Vs Jazz 1996 1997 As A Special Gest Apperceive

[@radar0412]

This morning In honor of Bill in had a bowl of granola with organic blueberries and oat milk. Tonight I'm going to have organic chilli soup sprinkled with faux cheese. 😁

[@louiehernandez1477]

I caught the tail end of his career with Boston. I remember him more announcing Clippers game with Ralph Lawler.

[@ericrankins4622]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊️

[@cbrown940]

Godspeed captain…

[@chasedownblocks1736]

2:04 legendary 😂😂👍

[@jeztv7521]

😢😢😢😢

[@erichvonmolder9310]

You need to get Frank Caliendo to say something and do an impression of him for old time sake.

[@_HMCB_]

I really liked the guy. Gone too early. He leaves a hole.

[@jayminbernhardt4952]

He was an idiot but he was our idiot and we loved him for it here in Portland

[@Vin-fu1rm]

Where are all the black news anchors and players twitting x about Bill?

[@dee_reezo24]

One of the best players, and an all time great announcer 🕊️ 🏀 🖤

[@PuddlesMagoo]

Going to leave this brokedown palace

[@KeithAndTiffanyAllgood]

Udonis is a Liar. We heard how you disrespected Bill Russell now you're an admiral man? Fake!

[@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879]

Cancer because he smoked weed every single day of his adult life

[@DookieSkids]

I can’t but u can have some of my Vbucks

[@BGBL2024]

First

[@meboy3513]

Walton wasn't that good but I'll take him ANY DAY over sorry jokic

[@Stretch79]

Why throw shade....you think that's what Bill would have wanted? To prop him up by putting somebody down? Go smile, that's what Bill would have wanted for you

[@navblue20]

Unlike you Bill Walton would not call Jokic sorry. But that's the difference between athletes who respect each other and laymen who cannot.

[@meboy3513]

@@navblue20 Walton may not call him "sorry" but he didn't call him great either; truth hurts 🤕 SMH

[@meboy3513]

@@Stretch79 no. If you knew Walton he spoke his mind. Jokic name shouldn't be in the same sentence as THIS legendary player. Facts.

[@Stretch79]

@meboy3513 He did speak his mind, and he also spoke VERY VERY highly of Jokic, in case you didn't know. In fact, Bill himself, put Jokic in the same sentence as himself. And Bill was a 3x player of the year, 2x National Champion, and a 2x NBA Champion, NCAA Hall of Fame, NBA Hall of Fame, and is in the Broadcast Hall of Fame. To say he wasnt that good shows how little you know, or think you know.

[@willoneil1456]

Great Human Being. And a dude's dude and oh yeah he was a great player but better Man.

[@rayray4192]

Take the time. Nothing is more important. Oh, right, a commercial to make money. Got it .

[@1390inprogress]

Who cares!