Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Caroline Darney

Fans shared their favorite Bill Walton broadcast moments after news of his death

Bill Walton NBA Anthony Edwards Basketball ESPN

News broke on Monday afternoon that former UCLA and NBA star Bill Walton passed away at 71 years of age. The Hall of Fame center battled cancer before succumbing to his illness, per the NBA.

Walton, a two-time NCAA champion and two-time NBA champion, had an illustrious basketball career that saw him win Naismith College Player of the Year three times and play 10 seasons in the pros.

Immediately, odes and tributes started pouring in for the iconic and eccentric basketball player and broadcaster.

Over the years, Walton became known for his hilarious — and generally off-topic — comments while calling games and doing radio spots, and fans quickly took to social media and shared their favorite Walton highlights.

It was a lovely way to remember the spontaneous and life-loving man.

More NBA

Meet NBA Draft prospect Devin Carter, the elite athlete who's been training to go pro his entire life

Kendrick Perkins calls voting for Rudy Gobert as the Defensive Player of the Year his 'biggest regret'

The Suns' odds to draft Bronny James took a big jump after a report of his workout plans

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
How to turn pizza crusts into a spicy French dip – recipe
Who knew pizza crusts could be turned into a Provencal dip for … pizza crusts?
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Gus Walz’s unbridled emotion on the DNC stage opens the door to more understanding of neurodiversity
“That’s my dad. That’s MY DAD!” a visibly emotional Gus Walz exclaimed, with tears in his eyes, at the Democratic National Convention. It is rare to see this kind of wholesome love and admiration, especially in a public setting, from a teenager toward their parent.
The Conversation
The Conversation
Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep
Young girls are buying up anti-aging products they see promoted on social media, with harmful effects for their skin — and their mental health
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
A red clam chowder you'll love
This is a "spectacularly delicious chowder and I know you are going to love it"
Salon
Salon
Who is the most wanted tribute act? The most sampled artist? The most successful cover version? The answers may surprise you
A new survey about tribute acts throws up some interesting stats
MusicRadar
MusicRadar
What is the 'u swan, he frog' trend emerging on TikTok?
Here’s an explainer in case you come across the phrase ‘You pretty, he ugly, u swan, he frog’
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play