As was his belief, Wooden did not call time-outs late in games and stuck with the strategy. The Associated Press noted that Walton was double-teamed for most of the game, too. He did not get his wish and sat out the entire 1979 season in protest. If Bill Walton was getting physical treatment in a basketball game, Bruce returned the treatment. Bill Walton Playoffs Game Log. Bill Walton - Basketball Hall of Famer, former NBA MVP and one of only four players in the history of basketball to have won multiple NCAA and NBA Championships - returned to ESPN in 2012 as a college basketball analyst for Pac-12 games. 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. After the game, Louisville coach Denny Crum told reporters, "I think this is the best UCLA team ever.". He became the only player in league history to have won an NBA finals MVP, Sixth Man Award and regular season MVP. During this time, he befriended the controversial writer Jack Scott, who wrote and published a book about him in 1978. [38], In the 1974 Final Four, UCLA's record seven consecutive national titles was broken. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. He was a good but injury-prone pro. home/away, monthly, etc More Bill Walton Basketball Reference pages. [10], Walton's ankle problems became so severe that he had both his ankles surgically fused. He pumped in an NCAA championship game record 44 points as UCLA suffocated Memphis State 87-66 for its. He was raised with siblings Bruce, Cathy and Andy. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. He said of his efforts that day, "A complete failure on all levels, particularly as a human being. Right, Born: [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. Walton also received the USBWA College Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year as the top college basketball player in 1972, 1973, and 1974. Two titanium rods and four four-inch bolts were inserted in his back. "[10], While Walton was in high school in 1967, the NBA expansion San Diego Rockets came to town. . It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. Walton wrote the memoir Back from the Dead (2016). "Walton started UCLA's famed fast break with quick outlet passes," noted the AP. Thank you Larry Bird. [101], Adam Walton played at Louisiana State University, Pomona College and the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California. 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. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. Walton would takes passes that weren't necessarily intended to be alley-oops and he score an alley-oop layup off of them. [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. I'm the luckiest guy in the world. Fans of the Boston Celtics from the 1980s with NBA League Pass are in for a treat on Monday evening. What other performance could possibly come close to that? 3. That's the day the oft-injured Hall of Famer, whose career had . 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. [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. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. He was recruited by many colleges, but quickly accepted UCLA's scholarship offer to play basketball for the Bruins and Coach Wooden. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 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. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. John Wooden. Period.". Walton signed with the Trail Blazers. [37] He was named 1st Team All-American alongside Marvin Barnes of Providence, John Shumate of Notre Dame, David Thompson of North Carolina State, and teammate Wilkes of UCLA. Walton eventually signed with the San Diego Clippers when he became a free agent in 1979. Walton was injured again in the 198687 regular season, but returned in time for the 1987 playoffs. UCLA was 864 in Walton's three seasons. 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. According to Russian sports historian Robert Edelman, "when (the Soviets) saw who was and wasn't on the U.S. team, that's when they started feeling like they'd actually have a chance. We got the basketball legend just days after MJ was crowned king of . They were basketball teammates in high school. [citation needed], Said Walton of Coach Wooden: "I was John Wooden's easiest recruit. Here are the top matchups and tournaments to watch in the non-conference portion of the NCAA softball season. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Terre Haute Tribune noted that Walton "doesn't shoot all over the place." 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. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. [16] His 25.0 rebounds per game in a season ranks No. He currently is a college assistant coach at San Diego Mesa College. 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. [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. [39][38], "David Thompson's a great champion. [citation needed], Walton first played organized basketball under Frank "Rocky" Graciano, who coached at Walton's Catholic elementary school. [deleted] 10 yr. ago For the curious. 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. I regret that I got hurt. I said, 'Mom, that's Big E! 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. In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. 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. [67], Overall, Walton played 90 total games for the Celtics, shooting 55.1% and averaging 7.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks in 18 minutes. He is big and strong and wirey. After 19 years working in broadcasting, he left ESPN in November 2009, as the result of back problems, which dated back to an injury he suffered in college at UCLA. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Thank you people of New England. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. Center Bill Walton was an absolute monster during his three-year stretch at UCLA in the '70s. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. Do you have a sports website? UCLA was 86-4 during Bill Walton's three years of college with the center starting his college career 73-0. 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. All these guys treated melittle Billylike I was part of the team. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Andy Wittry has written for Stadium, SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Research validated Walton's claim. Career High Seasons: 18.9 points (1977-78),. Dressed in blue jeans, white basketball shoes and a Carlos Santana T-shirt, Walton's busy telling students about March 15, 1990. "Injuries [he missed games with a bad back]. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. [citation needed] In 2001, Walton was inducted into The Grateful Dead Hall of Honor. [63], In the 1986 NBA Finals, the Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets with "Twin Towers" Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson 42 to win the NBA Championship. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. I had no idea what we had at UCLA. Born: March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California us Relatives: Father Bill Walton. "Helix is where it all began. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Twitter: We can't pass this guy.' But that led to extreme efficiency. [40], Walton left UCLA to begin a new life in professional basketball and kept a lifetime friendship with Coach Wooden. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [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). "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. [23][24], In the 1972 Final Four, Walton had 33 points and 21 rebounds, on 11 of 13 shooting and 11 of 12 free-throws, against Louisville in the NCAA semifinal, as UCLA won 9677. Helix won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Championship in both 1969 and 1970, finishing 292 in 196869 and 330 in 196970. Walton continued to display his dominance during the 197778 campaign, ultimately winning the NBAs MVP award after tallying 18.9 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game that season. 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. Walton was the inaugural inductee into the Grateful Dead Hall of Honor in 2001. [17], In 1970, Walton was featured in "Faces in the Crowd" in the January 26 issue of Sports Illustrated, his first national media recognition. "When that happened, he'd tell me and I'd take him out. We present them here for purely educational purposes. His career averages were 13.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 468 regular season games. "So the things he taught us made no sense to us. 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 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. Ghostbusters was filmed in 1984 and Pasch questioned Walton about his claim throughout the game as to the specifics of his appearance and character, but Walton refused to provide more details. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. I worried when he was thrown in jail with the group that took over the administration building, I worried when he stopped traffic on Wilshire Boulevard, and when he interrupted classes giving his views on the Vietnam War. Nate was on the ballot for the 2003 California Recall election, receiving 1,697 votes. The USA team, under coach Hal Fisher, failed to win a medal in the tournament, coming in a disappointing fifth place. 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. [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. Thank you Red Auerbach. "[20], "I would love to play one more game", Walton said he wished. And Red pushes his way through all the doctors, comes over. (Bill Walton had attended Stanford Law School for two years while with the Clippers, but never graduated.) Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. [7] "Bill and I couldn't quit fast enough", Bruce said. Walton was inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Elvin and I are still close friends. Bill Walton is a 6-11 junior center from Helix, Calif. who is the best college basketball player ever. Bill Walton averages for the NBA season and Playoffs, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and other categories, year by year and career numbers. Walton ignored doctors who said he would never play again and underwent surgery to restructure his left foot in 1981. Walton worked for CBS (1990), NCAA on CBS (1991),[80] NBC (19902002), the Los Angeles Clippers (19902002) and ABC/ESPN (20022009). His commentary has been noted for his frequent use of catchphrases and hyperbole. And I almost wasn't. I ground my body up. I've got a new spine. Walton was not swayed. Luke Theodore Walton (Little Wheats) Position: Small Forward and Power Forward Shoots: Right 6-8, 235lb (203cm, 106kg) . "[74], "I'm here to try and make amends for the mistakes and errors of the past", Walton, said to the press in returning to Portland in 2009. In addition, during his first two years, Walton badly sprained an ankle, broke his left wrist twice, dislocated two toes, dislocated two fingers, broke a toe and injured his leg in a jeep accident. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. We were so young and we had always won. Do you have a blog? "He was really fun to play against. And when you're in that position, it's the worst feeling in the world. Staying relatively healthy, Walton became an integral component of an already talented Celtics team and, in a reserve role, helped Boston win the NBA title in 1986. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:40AM. "[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. [24], Overall, in 30 games in 197172, Walton averaged 21.1 points and 15.5 rebounds, shooting 64.0% from the field. [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. Playing with four personal fouls, Walton fell hard to the floor on a play and injured his left knee and ankle. [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. After appearing in just 14 games in his first year with San Diego, Walton sat out the entire 198081 and 198182 seasons because of more foot problems. 4.1Portland Trail Blazers (1974-1979) 4.1.1Injury-plagued early years (1974-1976) 4.1.2First championship and Finals MVP (1976-1977) 4.1.3MVP campaign and holdout (1977-1979) 4.2San Diego Clippers (1979-1985) 4.3Boston Celtics (1985-1987) 4.3.1Second championship and sixth man award (1985-1986) 4.3.2Injury-plagued final playing year (1986-1987) 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. He says, 'Walton, can you play?' [22], Walton is a fan of the Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers Band, Neil Young, Phish, and Bob Dylan. Professional Life of Bill Walton. He could not walk to the hospital. Bill Walton led a dynasty to two national championships, and an 88-game winning streak that no men's team has yet to touch. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Walton is a noted fan of the Grateful Dead, as a self-described "Deadhead", and often mentions them in his broadcasts. Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. [12][43][44][45], Walton was the number one overall pick by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers in the 1974 NBA draft. [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. [46][11], Due to injuries, Walton spent more time on the disabled list than on the court with his hometown team. [88][89], Walton resides in his hometown of San Diego with his wife Lori (m. 1991). 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. [57], In five seasons with Portland, Walton played in 209 games, averaging a double-double of 17.1 points and 13.5 rebounds, with 4.4 assists and 2.6 blocks. [84], While broadcasting a WashingtonOregon January 2019 game with Dave Pasch, Walton mentioned he had appeared in the motion picture Ghostbusters. Bill Walton College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Bill Walton Position: Guard 6-1 (185cm) School: Eastern Kentucky SUMMARY Career G 66 PTS 10.9 TRB 3.0 AST - FG% 45.4 FT% 71.2 Walton Overview Game Logs NCAA Tournament Game Logs 1964-65 All Game Logs On this page: Per Game Per Game Share & Export Well, he scored at least 20 points in five other NCAA tournament games, including two 20-point, 20-rebound games in the 1972 NCAA tournament. After the successful surgery he was hospitalized for a week, and could not move freely for a year. 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.) He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. In 1978, following the two most impressive seasons of his young career, he suffered the first of several serious injuries; he developed chronic foot and knee problems that forced him to sit out the entire season. He averaged 21.1, 20.4, and 19.3 points per game in his three seasons and was . We couldn't let him dominate the game. 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. [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. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. [82], Walton's 2003 TV series Bill Walton's Long Strange Trip aired on ESPN with Walton as subject and star. 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 [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. 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