Following a decorated playing career which included a trip . [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. Mike Sweetney Credit: Fadeaway World Draft Pick: No. Walton recalled Elvin Hayes calling and telling his mother, "Tell Billy, Big E is calling and we need him to open the gym tonight. Give me the phone!' Walton reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $7 million contract. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. [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. I was never so embarrassed in my life. We've got a game.' [36], Overall, as a senior, Walton averaged 19.3 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. We already had a pretty good team, and I think adding him and (Jerry) Sichting really helped us. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. 1:10. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Longtime Oregon . They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He averaged 17.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 4.3 blocks in the first round series against the Bulls. 1952 (Bill Walton had attended Stanford Law School for two years while with the Clippers, but never graduated.) . He rarely talked about basketball, but generally about life. [34] "One of the saddest days for Coach Wooden was the day he came down and had to bail me out of jail after I got arrested in the anti-Vietnam (War) protest. William Theodore Walton III ", Memphis State coach Murray Bartow, prior to the 1973 national championship game: "Anyone who runs with UCLA is going to lose. As a graduate assistant pursuing a Master of Science in College Athletic Administration degree, I assist in the day-to-day operations of Coker University's Sports Information Department. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He won another NBA title in 1986 as a member of the Boston Celtics. The team leader on defense, Walton was a superb rebounder and outlet passer to start the fast break. "Maurice was so important in my life and in little Luke's life", Walton said. 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 While the deal isn't yet official and has not been sent to the NFL for approval, an agreement is expected to be finalized in the . [citation needed], Said Walton of Coach Wooden: "I was John Wooden's easiest recruit. Their comparative career stats: WALTON. From 1972-74, Bill Walton led UCLA to an 86-4 record and two national titles. Walton was named to the NBA's First All-Defensive Team and the All-NBA Second Team for his regular-season accomplishments. [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, a college analyst with ESPN, was a three-time national Player of the Year at UCLA in the 1970s. I've had 37 (38 now) orthopedic operations. "Coach Wooden looked at me and said, 'Walton, I used to think you were a good player until you missed that one shot,'" Walton said. He earned Academic All-American honors in 1972, 1973 and 1974. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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. And when you're in that position, it's the worst feeling in the world. He said, 'Bill, I know you feel very strongly about this, but I just don't think that you getting arrested and taking part in this demonstration is what it's all about", recalled Walton. [39][38], "David Thompson's a great champion. As of 2022, Walton has an estimated net worth of $20 million including all of his properties and incomes. He's a nationally known face, a hipster wild man, but now he's also this: Brandon King, NFL safety, New England Patriots ( Alabaster) Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader ( Marion) Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights activist, lived in Alabama in the mid-1950s ( Montgomery) Reggie King, former NBA player ( Birmingham) Troy King, state attorney general (2004-2011) ( Montgomery) Bill Walton weighed 210 lbs (95 kg) when playing. By the time Walton graduated from UCLA, he was widely recognized as the best college basketball player in the country, having scored 1,767 points and 1,370 rebounds in his eighty-seven college games. WhatIfSports is the Internet's foremost authority on simulation for baseball, football, hockey, basketball & college sports. "Of which I had no interest in doing", Walton said. Games. It is a stain and stigma on my soul that is indelible. That day he scored 36 points in Portland's road win against Atlanta, 109-116. "[74] Of Walton's injuries, Ramsay added, "And that was very frustrating to both of us. Do you have a blog? Basketball Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton, left, jokes with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during a practice session for the NBA All-Star basketball game in Cleveland, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Right, Born: Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. We had a bitter argument over that, and I lost that argument, too", said Walton, who took only three shots as UCLA had a 7861 win. [88], In 2001, Walton received an Emmy Award for "Best Live Sports Television Broadcast" and in 2018 was the recipient of the CoSIDA Dick Enberg Award. Twitter: Daniel Snyder has agreed to sell the franchise for $6 billion to a group led by Josh Harris, as Sportico reported on Thursday. Research validated Walton's claim. He missed three games. Bill Walton is a playable character in the video games NBA Street Vol. As was his belief, Wooden did not call time-outs late in games and stuck with the strategy. [56] Walton nonetheless won the 1978 NBA Most Valuable Player award and the Sporting News NBA MVP, as well. "Coach Wooden never talked about winning and losing, but rather about the effort to win. "[12], In 169 games with the Clippers, Walton averaged 11.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 blocks, shooting 53.2%. Bill Walton was born in La Mesa, California. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. "Whenever there was a big moment for little Luke, big Luke would show up unannounced to make sure it all turned out right. [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. The USA team, under coach Hal Fisher, failed to win a medal in the tournament, coming in a disappointing fifth place. A story published in The TerreHaute Tribune on March 24, 1972 noted that Walton hadn't lost a game since he was a sophomore in high school in 1967. He'd dart across the lane to establish position or to catch a sleeping defender off-guard on his way to the rim. According to Russian sports historian Robert Edelman, "when [the Russians] saw who was and wasn't on the U.S. team, that's when they started feeling like they'd actually have a chance. Bill Walton College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Bill Walton School: Ball State Position: LB Bill Walton Overview An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Walton was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the inaugural class in 1984. [86][87], Walton has his own satellite radio show, One More Saturday Night (named after the Dead song of the same name), heard on Sirius Radio's Jam On and XM Radio's Grateful Dead channel. [13][14][10], As a senior in 196970, Walton made 384 of 490 shot attempts, 78.3 percent, still the all-time national record. "[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. "So the things he taught us made no sense to us. We found that out. [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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He may not have been fast in the traditional sense at 6-11, 210 pounds, but he was quick. Bartow added, "I felt very good at halftime, very good. I stuttered horrendously, couldn't speak at all. Bill Walton College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com 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 "[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). us, High School: He even led the Bruins in assists in 1974 with 5.48 assists per game. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [83], Walton's 2003 TV series Bill Walton's Long Strange Trip aired on ESPN with Walton as subject and star. Over the next five seasons, May averaged just 8.4 PPG and 3.0 RPG with the Bulls, Bucks, and Pistons. Bill Walton Returns to ESPN College Basketball Airwaves Having starred at UCLA as a player, Bill Walton is synonymous with being on the call for games involving Pac-12 Conference teams. "[99], Chris Walton played for San Diego State. [28][27], In the 1973 Final Four, the Bruins won the national semifinal 7059 over Indiana and Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. 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. Portland, concerned that Walton was injury-prone, traded him to the San Diego Clippers after the 197879 season. [107], Walton maintained a close lifetime friendship with Coach John Wooden, visiting him often. [11][46], In 2021, to commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary The Athletic ranked their top 75 players of all time, and named Walton as the 64th greatest player in NBA history. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Walton averaged 8.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 2.2 blocks in 19 minutes, in helping the Celtics win the championship. As for how Kareem's college career at UCLA stacks up with Jordan's at UNC . Do you have a blog? In the Nuggets series Walton averaged 17.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 3.0 blocks. I'm the lucky one, in that I never thought going through all of it that I would be healthy at the end. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 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 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. [10], During his sophomore year of high school (age 1516), Walton grew from 6ft 1in (1.85m) to 6ft 7in (2.01m). He also set the single-tournament mark by shooting 76.3 percent (45 of 59) in 1973. John Wooden. Career Stats The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. [14], "I had no problem with him during the season", Wooden said of Walton's college days. [61], In the Celtics' 41 series win over the Atlanta Hawks with Dominique Wilkins in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, Walton averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 13 minutes. he has the lowest win shares of anyone on that list (39 total, around the same as Antoine Walker had in his career: Kareem once had 25 in one season), though not as bad if you do WS/48. What other performance could possibly come close to that? 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. I was a very shy, reserved player and a very shy, reserved person. [96][97][98] Luke was named after Walton's friend and former teammate Maurice Lucas. But they certainly had . I regret the circumstances in which I left the Portland Trail Blazers family. 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. 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. 1978 NBA MVP. His efforts were rewarded with the NBAs Sixth Man Award for the 198586 season. Alternate titles: William Theodore Walton III. Despite a career as an NBA player marred by injuries, he won an NBA MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, and a pair of titles. I said, 'Mom, that's Big E! Find out more. This was a team achievement and was built around Walton but we'd be foolish not to go to him. 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. 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. I became his worst nightmare. He averaged 21.1, 20.4, and 19.3 points per game in his three seasons and was also a superb rebounder in the era before the implementation of the 3-point shot marginalized the value of 7-footers. Bill Walton, Former ABC/ESPN/NBC Basketball Announcer, NBA All-Star Basketball Player, UCLA All-American, and one of the fifty greatest players in NBA history, provides a place to meet and greet fans. William T. "Bill" Walton. The Waltons' La Mesa home was a hillside home on Colorado Avenue, just below Lake Murray. [106], Walton is known as a vegetarian and a meditation practitioner. "When that happened, he'd tell me and I'd take him out. And he had a great head, a very dedicated team player. Kareem -- who went by Lew Alcindor back then -- won. Bill Walton was born on November 5, 1952. Join our linker program. Walton was named the 1972 NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player. If you let him have the ball around the basket, you're dead. The Clippers never finished near .500 or made the playoffs in his tenure with the franchise. He entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. [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. Data Provided By It was just a nightmare. Discover Bill Walton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The only way to beat UCLA is to keep Walton from getting the ball and there's really no way to do it at least with our personnel. He was named first-team All-American with Jim Chones of Marquette, Bo Lamar of the Louisiana-Lafayette, Ed Ratleff of Long Beach State, and Tom Riker of South Carolina. 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. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. With Walton playing alongside Henry Bibby, Larry Farmer, Wilkes, Lee, and Swen Nater, UCLA finished 140 in the Pac 8 Conference. "Walton started UCLA's famed fast break with quick outlet passes," noted the AP. "[73], Coach Jack Ramsay, in 2010, called Walton the best Portland Trail Blazer, "hands down no question", Ramsay said. [citation needed], Walton first played organized basketball under Frank "Rocky" Graciano, who coached at Walton's Catholic elementary school. 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. Everything that Coach Wooden told us eventually came true. "[59], In his first time in a Celtics uniform in the Boston Garden, Walton received one-minute standing ovation from the Boston home crowd walking onto the court for his first exhibition game in 1985. Corrections? "They had some great teams with Elvin Hayes and Calvin Murphy and future head coaches and broadcasters such as Pat Riley, Rick Adelman, Rudy Tomjanovich, Jim Barnett, and Stu Lantz. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Bill was an ber-talented big plagued by injuries during his pro career; a career in which he never achieved his promise. Do you have a sports website? Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. 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. But that led to extreme efficiency. . A bronze statue of Walton was unveiled at Ski Beach Park in San Diego, California's. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. ", UCLA coach John Wooden: "There have only been two men I have coached that could have played on the varsity in their freshman years Lew Alcindor and Bill Walton. 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. Look at his face. He is a real estate executive. Shoots: He loved playing basketball, just loved it, practices, games especially away games. But as soon as I got on the court I was fine. He then limped off the floor, receiving an ovation from the 19,301 fans. With experience across a broad range of industries, I have held leadership, board and executive roles in public, private and NFP companies. Defense & Fumbles * indicates bowl stats included [18], "It was a dream come true to be a part of a special team", Walton said. [46], Portland finished the regular season 5824 and Walton returned for the 1978 NBA playoffs. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 1972 US team's forward James Forbes told ESPN as part of a SportsCentury documentary, "If [Walton] plays, all of this becomes academic. [19], Beginning in elementary and high school, Walton had loyally followed UCLA's basketball team on the radio. Look at his feet. Walton set a school record with 506 rebounds Larry Farmer and Larry Hollyfield became the only players to have the best winning record over a three-year period, 89-1. I regret that I got hurt. [77], 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. Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton is facing backlash for using a derogatory term about little people on the broadcast for the 2023 Pac-12 basketball tournament in Las Vegas. But in life, being so self conscious, red hair, big nose, freckles and goofy, nerdy looking face and can't talk at all. When discussing sharing the ball, Walton has tallied 1,590 assists, as well as providing 380 steals and 1,034 rejections. [69], Walton was selected to the 1972 U.S. Olympic basketball team, but declined to participate. I lived most of my life by myself. 9 Overall (2003 NBA Draft) College Stats: 18.2 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.9 BPG Walton also received the USBWA College Player of . Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. Watch the incredible performance for yourself: The fact that Walton once scored 44 points in an NCAA tournament title game while nearly being perfect from the field completely reframes the discussion about his greatest games. "[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. inLa Mesa,California Thank you Larry Bird. 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. Helix in La Mesa, California, Draft: [60][59], The 1986 NBA playoffs were Walton's first taste of the postseason in nearly a decade, at age 33. Nate was on the ballot for the 2003 California Recall election, receiving 1,697 votes. He says, 'Walton, can you play?' Walton would never play for the Trail Blazers again. Bill Walton - College Basketball's Greatest Players 805Bruin 12.2K subscribers 32K views 13 years ago A clip about Bill Walton, one of College basketball's greatest players Show more. They followed American basketball closely and they knew that no Walton was going to be a big deal." UCLA center Bill Walton, right, who scored a record 44 points while UCLA was fashioning an 87-66 defeat of Memphis State, Monday, March 27, 1973, grimaces as the ball bounces away in the final. [37], In the 25 team 1974 NCAA tournament, UCLA defeated Dayton 111100, in a game where Walton had 27 points and 19 rebounds. 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. "[8], "When they would begin to rough up Bill, I would look at coach and he would give me a nod", recalled Bruce. Almost Perfect. slowhandmark 10 yr. ago That dunk on Abdul jabbar in 77. 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 did not get his wish and sat out the entire 1979 season in protest. Center Bill Walton played 10 seasons for 3 teams. [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. Coach Wooden never tired of telling us that once you become a good person, then you have a chance of becoming a good basketball player. Do you have a blog? His career was rehabilitated during two seasons with the Boston Celtics at the end of his career. UCLA was 86-4 during Bill Walton's three years of college with the center starting his college career 73-0. He shot 17/22 from two, shooting at 77.3% from the field. He is also mentioned by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1980 comedy Airplane! Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "[36], In 2009, Walton underwent an eight-hour spinal-fusion surgery. And we were able to go out and win a championship. However, they were outscored 120, missing six consecutive shots with four turnovers. During halftime of . 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. "[12], On Clippers owner Donald Sterling, Walton commented, "The checks bounced higher than the basketballs when Donald Sterling took over. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [64], "I knew we had something going when we got Walton", Larry Bird said on Walton and the 198586 Celtics. The son of the former Saint Joseph's star and NBA veteran was one of the elite mid-major guards in college basketball this season, averaging 20.6 points and 3.6 assists while earning first-team . "I came back and told Coach Wooden that this Walton kid was the best high school player I'd ever seen", Crum recalled. Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993. Walton wrote the memoir Back from the Dead (2016). After losing the first two games, the Blazers won four straight to win the NBA championship. All rights reserved. Walton would takes passes that weren't necessarily intended to be alley-oops and he score an alley-oop layup off of them. "[12], "We had the best gym in San Diego and all the Rockets players wanted to go there", Walton reflected. Find out more. "[72], In the men's basketball final, the United States controversially lost to the Soviet Union 5051, finishing in second place. [48][46], In 197677 season Walton played in 65 games and, spurred by new head coach Jack Ramsay, Walton and a newly acquired ABA draftee in Maurice Lucas, the Trail Blazers became the Cinderella team of the NBA. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Walton, an NCAA and NBA legend who has enjoyed a long-post playing career as an announcer is facing a firestorm over the comment which was made during a lighthearted moment joking around with his. They couldn't have been nicer, and I became their friend. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). He has earned 4,923 total rebounds during his career by pulling down 3,820 on the defensive side of the court and 1,103 offensive. [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. . "[35][22], A week later, the Bruins beat the Fighting Irish 9475 at home. Following his retirement, he became an outspoken analyst on NBA television broadcasts. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Red looks down at me. [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). The craziest part? But I will take one. Bill Walton. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. I am currently a Non Executive Director at both East33 and Australian Pacific Coal with experience as a highly accomplished executive with a background in domestic and international capital markets. Walton was injured again in the 198687 regular season, but returned in time for the 1987 playoffs. Other than that, it was all fine. And I almost wasn't. What a dream come true. He played 20 minutes in his last game for UCLA and Coach Wooden. And Red pushes his way through all the doctors, comes over. ] Luke was named the 1972 NCAA basketball tournament Most Outstanding Player total rebounds during his pro career ; career... 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