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Bill Walton was glad to be Bird's servant in Boston: "Be sure that his shoes were fine and his uniform was folded neatly"

Kidding aside, Walton was no joke several years prior to becoming a role player for the Celtics. Taking a quick trip down ...

How Larry Bird snapped Bill Walton out of his guilt after one loss: "I can't stand hearing this eighty-one more times. Go have a beer and forget about it"

To return the favor on the defensive end, Bird helped Walton pad his shot-blocking stats. Walton would ask Bird to set the ...
ABC7

SVP's One Big Thing: Shine on, Bill Walton

Sometimes the breadcrumbs are pretty clear, aren't they? The conference of champions said "that's a wrap." The Boston Celtics are playing a game coached by a member of the '86 title team and Bill ...
NBC Washington

Basketball legend Bill Walton dies at 71 after battle with cancer

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton, who was a two-time national champion at UCLA before winning two titles in the NBA, died Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer, the NBA announced. He was ...
NBC Connecticut

Late basketball legend Bill Walton's personal collection up for auction

Personal effects of the late Bill Walton will be offered at auction on June 12, spanning a legendary basketball career both as a player and commentator, it was announced. A portion of the proceeds ...