Bill Walton Stats: Height, Weight, Position & Legacy Explained

William Theodore Walton III was a famous American basketball player and TV sportscaster.

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Walton played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins and became one of their stars.

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He played in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers, and Boston Celtics.

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Born on November 5, 1952, in La Mesa, California, Walton became a basketball legend.

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In 1993, Walton was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame for his incredible career.

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He married twice: first to Susan Guth (1979–1989) and then to Lori Matsuoka (1991–2024).

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He had two sons, Luke Walton and Nathan Walton, who followed his legacy.

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Walton joined the Portland Trail Blazers in 1974 and played for UCLA starting in 1971.

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Walton passed away on May 27, 2024, in San Diego, California, at the age of 71.

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Walton's impact on basketball and sports broadcasting will never be forgotten.

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