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"I owe it to him. I owe so much of — if not all my life" - Bill Walton explained how Bill Russell helped him transform his life and career
The Celtics legend didn't take a backseat, a trait that inspired other players close to him. "I do everything I can to spend ...
Bill Walton's environmental legacy keeps going strong
In celebration of Earth Day, we explore how NBA legend Bill Walton embodied sustainability principles decades before they ...
Basketball Network on MSN7d
Bill Walton claimed rookie LeBron James was dragging the Cavs down: "More and more, the problem seems to be LeBron and the way he's playing"
"Sadly, for those of us so excited by the emergence of LeBron [James], more and more the problem seems to be LeBron and the ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
Bill Walton watched special matchups between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain: "Wilt was this incredible force of everything … And here was an undersized Bill Russ…
No matchup epitomized this more than Bill Russell versus Wilt Chamberlain in the '60s. Their legendary battles were about ...
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Men's Final Four Most Outstanding Players from 1939 to present
He's also responsible for the first known dunk in college basketball history ... 1960-61), Lew Alcindor (UCLA, 1967-69) and Bill Walton (UCLA, 1972-73). Throwback Thursday: Bill Walton Walton's ...
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Naismith Men's College Basketball Player of the Year winners
The recipient of the Naismith Trophy is determined by a board that includes NCAA basketball ... Alcindor, UCLA 1970: Pete Maravich, LSU 1971: Austin Carr, Notre Dame 1972: Bill Walton, UCLA ...
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UCLA Bruins Men’s Basketball History Update: Program highlights, postseason results, conference titles, award winners & coaching records
In this series of updates on the history of the top men’s basketball programs from the ... Sidney Wicks, 1971; Bill Walton, 1972, 1973 & 1974; Marques Johnson, 1977; Ed O’Bannon, 1995) AP ...
Basketball Network on MSN12d
When Bill Walton tore into Rasheed Wallace for ruining the Trail Blazers: "I'm sick and tired of it all. I want my team back"
"Sadly, this magnificent franchise today stands on the edge of ruin because of the regular and ongoing cruelty and hateful, ...
College Football Network on MSN9d
Every Undefeated NCAA Tournament Champion in College Basketball History
There is something magical about a team that never loses. And having the perfect season is that magic on display. Bill ...