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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 February 2025. American basketball player and sportscaster (1952–2024) For other people with similar names, see William Walton (disambiguation). Bill Walton Walton with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977 Personal information Born (1952-11-05) November 5, 1952 La Mesa, California, U.S. Died May 27 ...
Not only did the team qualify for their first trip to the playoffs that season, but Lucas and teammate Bill Walton led the Trail Blazers past the favored Los Angeles Lakers, sweeping them 4–0 in the Western Conference Finals, and a surprising come-from-behind 4–2 upset victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1977 NBA Finals.
“I have him to thank probably,” Carlisle says of Bill Walton, “for me being married to my wife, Donna." Their first date was a 1987 Grateful Dead concert in Washington D.C. They attended the ...
After the 2010 NBA Finals, Walton and his father, Hall of Famer Bill Walton, became the first father and son to have both won multiple NBA championships: Bill won in 1977 and 1986, and Luke in 2009 and 2010. [1] His best season statistically was 2006–07 with over 11 points, 5 rebounds, and over 4 assists per game.
Lori Walton, Bill’s wife, will be the honorary captain. Other family members will join her on the court at halftime for a celebration of Bill’s life that includes video tributes to the player ...
Walton helped Carlisle see a Grateful Dead show on a first date with his wife. Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle talked about his friendship with the late Bill Walton before Game 4 of the Eastern ...
The Walton Family Foundation created the Building Equity Initiative to provide charter schools with access to capital to create and expand their facilities. [10] This initiative was established after the foundation announced in 2016 that it would spend $1 billion over the next five years to expand "educational opportunity" by partnering with ...
Carlisle explained how playing with Walton extended his own career and how Walton's generosity even helped Carlisle impress his future wife on their first date. Yes, Bill Walton, who died Monday ...