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Bill Walton Day Tribute

CBS broadcast celebrates ‘Bill Walton Day’ during UCLA-Ohio State game

"I think Bill's love for the game, and his gift of gab and love of people, all of those things combined to make him an ideal broadcaster."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 23, 2025 0
Dave Pasch and Ron Wolfley stand for the national anthem at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Photo via Brendon Kleen.

College Football

Dave Pasch is still chasing ‘a whole new way of broadcasting’

Bill Walton

ESPN honors late Bill Walton with colorful tribute before Maui Invitational

"I love Maui."

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 25, 2024 0
Michelle Beadle

Michelle Beadle on lesson from Bill Walton’s death: ‘I really need to live more’

"It's weird that our brains work that way, where we attach it to someone we barely know, maybe we've met a few times."

By Brendon Kleen OnJul 26, 2024 1
Bill Walton tribute ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Bill Walton honored ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals

"We are proud to call him one of the greatest Celtics to ever live."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 7, 2024 0
Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analyst Bill Walton (left) and play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch during the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Maryland Terrapins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.

How Bill Walton made Dave Pasch a better broadcaster

"I think if I didn't embrace it, I probably wouldn't have lasted."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 3, 2024 1
Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analyst Bill Walton during the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Maryland Terrapins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bill Walton praised for serving as role model for people with stutters

"He is a pillar for both basketball players and people with stutters."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 1, 2024 0
Jan 27, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Pac-12 Networks analyst Bill Walton (left) and play-by-play announcer Roxy Bernstein during the game between the Southern California Trojans and the UCLA Bruins at the Galen Center.

Roxy Bernstein shares how breakfast with Bill Walton became a Maui tradition for his kids

"The lasting impact he's gonna have on my life is just incredible."

By Sam Neumann OnJun 1, 2024 0
Bill Walton and Jason Benetti

Jason Benetti recalls short, strange trip with Bill Walton

"It's like an entire month of entertainment for some people. And he squeezed it into one trip."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 1, 2024 0

Bill Walton honored by Dead & Company at concert

Dead & Company showed numerous images of Walton in attendance at past Grateful Dead concerts.

By Reice Shipley OnMay 31, 2024 1
We celebrate the life of Bill Walton on the Awful Announcing Podcast

College Basketball

Awful Announcing Podcast: The Bill Walton Tribute Show with Jason Benetti, Roxy Bernstein, and Dave Pasch

Skip Bayless on his podcast

Skip Bayless recalls helping Bill Walton jumpstart his broadcast career

"Out of the blue, I got a call from Bill Walton."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 30, 2024 3
Dan Le Batard discusses the passing of Bill Walton.

Dan Le Batard doubts another broadcaster will be allowed to have as much personality as Bill Walton

"You do understand that no one's allowed to be that anymore, right?"

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 29, 2024 1
Reggie Miller, Charles Barkley and the rest of the "Inside the NBA" crew paid tribute to Bill Walton after his passing. Photo Credit: TNT

‘Inside the NBA’ crew pays tribute to Bill Walton

"The world was not as good a place as it was yesterday, because we lost Bill Walton."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 28, 2024 1
Mike Breen shares story about the late Bill Walton

Mike Breen shares touching story about Bill Walton’s relationship with his father

"By the end of the three days, Bill wasn't my friend, he was my father's friend."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 28, 2024 0
Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

College Basketball

Bill Walton did commentary his way, forever and always

Mike Greenberg remembers Bill Walton Photo Credit: ESPN

Mike Greenberg’s Bill Walton tribute features hilarious anecdote, profound message

"The lesson you learn from Bill Walton is, that this is not a dress rehearsal, we get one shot at this thing."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMay 28, 2024 2
Dec 1, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Pac-12 Network analyst Bill Walton attends the NCAA basketball game between the UCLA Bruins and the Colorado Buffaloes at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Boston radio host disrespects Bill Walton as a ‘phony hippie’ after death

"Just go ahead; he's dead. I didn't kill him."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 28, 2024 9
Scott Van Pelt gave a touching tribute to Bill Walton, calling him an "intergalactic force of nature" while celebrating his unique personality.

Scott Van Pelt remembers Bill Walton with heartfelt eulogy: ‘An intergalactic force of nature’

"And now, anywhere there is light, I'll just chalk that up to Bill Walton bounding through the cosmos."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 28, 2024 0
Bill Walton in a still from 30 for 30 “The Luckiest Guy In The World.” (ESPN Films.)

Lists

The very best of Bill Walton, the greatest announcer in the history of western civilization

Nick Wright discussing Bill Walton's legacy as a player and broadcaster

Nick Wright on Bill Walton: ‘He may have been a better broadcaster than he was a player’

"When I was a little kid, Bill Walton is who I wanted to be."

By Reice Shipley OnMay 27, 2024 5
Stephen A. Smith shared memories of Bill Walton, who died Monday

Stephen A. Smith on passing of Bill Walton: ‘I lost a friend today’

"I loved him a lot. He was a really good man."

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 27, 2024 0
Dec 8, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; ESPN broadcasters Bill Walton (left) and Dave Pasch (right) during an NCAA basketball game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory

Jay Bilas, Dave Pasch share tributes to ‘generous soul’ Bill Walton

Jay Bilas and Dave Pasch share heartfelt tributes, remembering Bill Walton not only as a broadcasting legend but also as a kind and generous friend.

By Sam Neumann OnMay 27, 2024 0
(Credit: ESPN)

ESPN

Sports world celebrates life of legendary Bill Walton

Dec 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analyst Bill Walton during the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Maryland Terrapins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

NBA legend and ESPN analyst Bill Walton dead at 71

"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 27, 2024 2

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