"[107], On Walton's desk sits a message to him from Coach Wooden: "To Bill Walton, it's the things you learn after you know it all that count. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. UCLA was leading 7059 with 3 minutes remaining. Wooden said Walton is the best center he had ever seen in throwing outlet passes. The 6'6" 205-pound wing set the NCAA record for career rebounds (2,201) that still stands today. Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. In a pre-season meeting with his new coach, Walton had advised Ramsay, "Coach, don't assume we know anything. 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. "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. Find out more. The Trail Blazers with Geoff Petrie, Sidney Wicks, and LaRue Martin finished 3844 under player/coach Lenny Wilkens. What other performance could possibly come close to that? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 60 games): 15.7 rebounds per game, UCLA-record 48 games with at least 15 points and 15 rebounds, First, tied for second and eighth on UCLA's single-season rebounds per game list: 16.9 rpg, 15.5 rpg, 14.7 rpg, Second all-time in field goal percentage in two games at a Final Four: 82.4% (1973), Tied for second all-time in two games at a Final Four: 41 (1972), Tied for second, tied for fourth all-time in UCLA history in single-game rebounds: 27 (twice), 24 (three times), Second in UCLA history in career field goal percentage: 65.1%, Second in UCLA history in career double-doubles: 72 double-doubles, Second in UCLA history in 20-rebound games: 19 games, Tied for third all-time in field goals in two games at a Final Four: 28 (173), Third in UCLA history in career scoring average (min. "[98], Chris Walton played for San Diego State. [4][5][6], Walton's father Ted was a music teacher and social worker and his mother Gloria, a librarian. Bill followed Bruce in attending UCLA. I've never met anybody who stopped playing voluntarily. Some college basketball historians rate Walton as the greatest who ever played at the college level. Bill was unable to play a complete game without resting. North Carolina State defeated the Bruins 8077 in double overtime in the NCAA semi-finals. [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 Rockets had no set practice facility and would often play pick-up games at Helix High School. It was a humbling honor and privilege to be on the same squad as true legends Monroe Nash, Wilbur Strong, Phil Edwards, and Bruce Menser. Do you have a sports website? 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. After losing the first two games, the Blazers won four straight to win the NBA championship. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not 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. Because of his recovery from the knee surgery, Walton played most of his sophomore year on the junior varsity team. 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 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. [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. BILL WALTON: College basketball stats, best moments and quotes. I was never so embarrassed in my life. Following his retirement, he became an outspoken analyst on NBA television broadcasts. This article was most recently revised and updated by, The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bill-Walton, ESPN Classic - Walton weathered injuries to win titles, Bill Walton - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). BillWalton, (Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief), Position: He has been highly successful in the oil business. "When that happened, he'd tell me and I'd take him out. 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. [7] Coach Graciano "made it [basketball] fun and really emphasized the joy of playing the team game", said Walton. [8][9], "When those opposing teams would try to get physical with me, Bruce would do whatever it took to protect me", Walton recalled. Bruce and I are the only brother combination in history to ever play in the Super Bowl and to win the NBA championship. 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. 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. 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. In 1994, Walton was voted into the Verizon Academic All-American Hall of Fame. [19], Beginning in elementary and high school, Walton had loyally followed UCLA's basketball team on the radio. [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). Thank you Larry Bird. 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. 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. Bill Walton attended Helix in La Mesa, California and UCLA. It's true that Bill's game, even when he was healthy, was never about flash. Thank you Celtic nation. Walton was injured again in the 198687 regular season, but returned in time for the 1987 playoffs. He missed three games. [52][53], Portland matched up in the 1977 NBA Finals against the favored Philadelphia 76ers. A disgrace to the game of basketball, a disgrace to sport. 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. 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. We've got a game.' [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. What a dream come true. Walton had entered high school at a height of about 6ft 0in (1.83m) tall and graduated at about 7ft 0in (2.13m) tall. His older brother Bruce played football at UCLA, enrolling a year ahead of Bill. [27], In the 25-team 1973 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Arizona State 9881 and then San Francisco in the West Regional Final 5439 to reach the Final Four. Here are the top matchups and tournaments to watch in the non-conference portion of the NCAA softball season. Walton then suffered a broken foot, ending his regular season. [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. Join our linker program. Bill was taller, but frail as he had not filled out his growing frame. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. inLa Mesa,California Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. I had no idea what we had at UCLA. In his first season with San Diego, Walton played 14 games for the Clippers in the 197980 season. "Maurice was so important in my life and in little Luke's life", Walton said. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. 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. He only played in ten games during the season. At the St. Louis Arena on March26, Walton scored 44 points on near-perfect 21 of 22 shooting. [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. Walton averaged 29 points and 25 rebounds, as Helix finished 330 in his senior season. [11], Walton played a career-high 80 games for Coach KC Jones and the Celtics during the 198586 season. [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. An alternate broadcast featuring . I regret that I got hurt. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Playing with four personal fouls, Walton fell hard to the floor on a play and injured his left knee and ankle. In 2009, however, after undergoing surgery because of chronic back problems, he briefly stepped away from his second profession. So we had no real idea how fragile everything was. His career was rehabilitated during two seasons with the Boston Celtics at the end of his career. 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. If Bill Walton was getting physical treatment in a basketball game, Bruce returned the treatment. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Walton averaged 7.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 19 minutes, and finished with a career-high 56.2 field goal percentage. He was undercut by a Washington State player and broke two bones in his spine, which remained damaged until corrective surgery in 2009. We worked to push him out farther. His high arch, which made the foot bones susceptible to breaking, was lowered to relieve the stress on the bones. [25][26], UCLA again finished 300 overall and 140 in the Pac-8 conference in 197273. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He rarely talked about basketball, but generally about life. Oct 23, 2021. [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 wish we had NBA basketball here, and we don't because of me. 2 (2003), NBA Street V3 (2005), NBA 2K12 (2011), NBA 2K13 (2012), NBA 2K14 (2013), NBA 2K15 (2014), NBA 2K16 (2015) and NBA Jam: On Fire Edition (2011), and lent his voice to NBA 2K5 and NBA Shootout 2004. [106], Walton maintained a close lifetime friendship with Coach John Wooden, visiting him often. 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. 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. It's my greatest failure as a professional in my entire life, I could not get the job done in my hometown. Look at this. Shoots: "[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. Freshmen were prohibited by the NCAA from playing varsity at the time. Look at his face. UCLA next defeated San Francisco 8360 in the Western Regional Final to reach the Final Four. Bill Walton started his basketball career from the fourth grade at Blessed Sacrament Elementary School by coach Frank "Rocky" Graciano and also played for his college at the University of California and Los Angeles. I'm the luckiest guy in the world. That's the timelessness of pain and suffering; the agonizing, the reflection and the endless questioning of yourself. Walton eventually signed with the San Diego Clippers when he became a free agent in 1979. Bird said that if Walton felt healthy enough to play that it was good enough for him, as opposed to Lakers GM Jerry West, who was hedging his interest in Walton pending a doctor's report. [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. Note, this is done in an automated way, so we apologize for any errors, & please. All rights reserved. Bill Walton was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), 1974 NBA Draft. UCLA was 864 in Walton's three seasons. All of those guys all still my friends to this very day. Walton is particularly attached to the Grateful Dead, whose concerts he started attending in 1967, while he was still in high school. Right, Born: Walton would never play for the Trail Blazers again. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He won another NBA title in 1986 as a member of the Boston Celtics. "[75], Said Walton reflecting on his career: "I loved basketball. His NBA years : from 1975 to 1987 Bill Walton NBA Stats Summary : 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 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. "I didn't want to play and I told Coach Wooden that. "[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). 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 left that to David Thompson, whose N.C. State Wolfpack downed Walton in the 1974 NCAA championship, or Julius. He became the only player in league history to have won an NBA finals MVP, Sixth Man Award and regular season MVP. Walton ignored doctors who said he would never play again and underwent surgery to restructure his left foot in 1981. Do you have a blog? [36], Overall, as a senior, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. But in life, being so self conscious, red hair, big nose, freckles and goofy, nerdy looking face and can't talk at all. The Associated Press noted that Walton was double-teamed for most of the game, too. That's the best team I've ever been on, no question about that. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 3 [deleted] 10 yr. ago [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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952. Or write about sports? 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. [25][26][23], Walton's political personality was alive in his collegiate years on the UCLA campus. He's a nationally known face, a hipster wild man, but now he's also this: We thought he was nuts, but when you're hot and when you're on top and it's all happening, you never think. "He would simply get too tired", recalled Nash. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He averaged 21.1, 20.4, and 19.3 points per game in his three seasons and was . Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. "[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. Look at his feet. [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. [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?' Big Red, Grateful Red, Red Baron, Redwood, Chief are nicknames for Bill Walton. 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. Walton played in his only NBA All-Star Game in 1978 and was named to both the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA First Team. And so I spent the rest of my life, first of all, trying to make it up to him; and second of all, no longer [bringing] consternation into his life."[20]. Wooden would become a lifetime mentor to Walton. 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. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. [46], Portland finished the regular season 5824 and Walton returned for the 1978 NBA playoffs. Walton was named the NCAA player of the year in three consecutive seasons (197274). Learn more and register. "[72], In the men's basketball final, the United States controversially lost to the Soviet Union 5150, finishing in second place. They were basketball teammates in high school. 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. 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. Walton's only four losses came in his senior year (Notre Dame, Oregon State, Oregon and then NC State in the NCAA tournament). He is big and strong and wirey. By far the youngest player on the roster, Walton played minimally in five games, averaging 2.6 points. Bill Walton was a great college player, maybe the best ever. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players of all time. 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) [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. The team leader on defense, Walton was a superb rebounder and outlet passer to start the fast break. ", unattributed (1972): "If you rate all the teams in the country you would have to rate it in the following order: the Los Angeles Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the UCLA Bruins.". Rocket players learned that to get into the Helix gym they could call the teenage Walton, who had his own gym key. 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