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Iowa State Cyclones News / Beyond Women's Sports / March 23
Audi Crooks Sets Records in Cyclones Comeback Win
In the Iowa State Cyclones’ 93-86 win over Maryland, freshman Audi Crooks joined Bill Walton as the only player in NCAA Tournament history to score 40 points on at least 90% shooting.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / March 11
2X NBA Champion Dealing With Health Issue Amid Work Absence
Over the years, the final stretch of a Pac-12 regular season for men’s basketball has become synonymous with Bill Walton’s coverage over on ESPN. But due to a health issue, the two-time NBA champion has been missing the final Pac-12 games of this year.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / March 11
Clippers’ To Relocate G League Team, Rename It San Diego Clippers
Anyone who knows Los Angeles Clippers history knows about the San Diego Clippers (and perhaps the Buffalo Braves before them). Well, World B. Free, Randy Smith, Swen Nater and Bill Walton won’t be back, but the San Diego Clippers will — as a G League franchise.
Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Wire / February 24
NBA Legend Bill Walton Says Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Is ‘The Best Player In The World’
During an interview with Bennett Durando of The Denver Post, NBA legend Bill Walton said Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is “the best player in the world.” Walton, one of the top players in NBA history, is a huge fan of Jokic. “His celebration of life through basketball, his focus on the team … he’s better than perfect.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 16
Is Sixth Man Klay Thompson the new Bill Walton or Manu Ginobili?
Could Thompson -- a surefire future Hall of Famer -- replicate other greats such as Bill Walton and Manu Ginobili and find his footing as a sixth man?
Philadelphia 76ers News / FanNation Dallas Basketball / February 5
Walton, Nash, Bradley on NBA Broadcast For Mavs vs. 76ers
While the Dallas Mavericks vs. Philadelphia 76ers may be missing some star power with the absence of Joel Embiid due to a torn meniscus, the same can't be said for one of the broadcasts of the game. Bill Walton will be joined by Steve Nash and Bill Bradley on the NBA Throw It Down broadcast of the Mavs vs.
Bill Walton says he auditioned to play Chewbacca in Star Wars
There are few characters more iconic than Chewbacca, the Wookiee and co-pilot to Han Solo. Over the years, he’s been portrayed by a few different actors, starting with Peter Mayhew.
College Basketball News / FanNation All Trojans / January 7
USC Basketball: Hall Of Fame Ex-Pac-12 Rival Buries Trojans With Snarky Jab
Hall of Fame former UCLA Bruins center-turned-commentator Bill Walton is a recognizable name on the Pac-12 Network, calling games up and down the coast.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 31
NCAAB futures: Five best looks for March Madness
With only two months of action before the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament commences, here is a look at five of the best bets to cut down the net on April 8 in Phoenix.
UCLA Bruins News / FanNation All Bruins / December 8
UCLA Basketball: Hall Of Fame Ex-Bruin Earns Massive Career Honor
All-time UCLA and NBA great Bill Walton has earned a Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Basketball Award "for his lifetime contribution to the game of basketball," per UCLA Communications.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21
Bill Walton in midseason form during Maui Invitational
Basketball is never boring when Hall of Famer Bill Walton is on the mic. That did not change during his recent stint at the 2023 Maui Invitational.
UCLA Bruins News / FanNation All Bruins / November 7
UCLA Basketball: 2 Bruins Legends Ranked Among 15 Best Players In Media
Your UCLA Bruins men's basketball team boasts one of the most storied programs in the history of college basketball, with a legacy that stretches back for generations.
Portland Trail Blazers: Ranking all 7 Top-5 picks in team history
The Portland Trail Blazers have been a successful organization but haven’t had the best luck with high picks. We rank all seven Top 5 picks in team history.
Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / April 3, 2023
Watch: Bill Walton previews tonight's NCAA championship game
Former NCAA and NBA legend and Boston Celtics chamoion Bill Walton breaks down tonight's upcoming men's NCAA basketball national championship. The UCONN Huskies will face off againt the San Diego State Aztecs.
The best NBA announcers and analysts of all time
Trying to narrow down our top 25 NBA play-by-play announcers and color commentators was not easy, and we're sure some notables are missing. But we think we've compiled an overall sound list of NBA voices that are highly entertaining.
Best college basketball play-by-play announcers and analysts of all time
Trying to nail down the best college basketball play-by-play announcers, analysts and color commenters can be extremely daunting, but also subjective in may cases. Well, we gave it a shot anyway.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2023
Bill Walton facing criticism for offensive remarks during broadcast
Listening to Bill Walton call a college basketball game can be an out-of-this-world experience, but sometimes he ends up flying a little too close to the sun and engulfs himself in a firestorm of controversy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 20, 2023
Hall of Famer Bill Walton to host alternate NBA game telecast
The first episode of "Throw It Down with Bill Walton" will air Monday during the San Antonio-Portland game, only available on NBA League Pass through the NBA App. Walton, 70, will host a show every Monday for the next five weeks.
Los Angeles Clippers News / FanNation All Clippers / August 20, 2022
Exclusive: Bill Walton Gives Huge Praise to LA Clippers for Transforming Identity
NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton has been around the sports world for a very long time. From 1979-1985, he played for both the San Diego and Los Angeles Clippers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Daily / July 15, 2022
Luke Walton Opens Up About Decision To Join Cavs
Cavaliers‘ assistant coach Luke Walton is no stranger to an NBA bench. His dad, Bill Walton, is a basketball legend, named to the NBA’s 50th and recent 75th-anniversary teams.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14, 2022
Bill Walton compares NCAA transfer portal to Tinder
Walton said athletes put their names in so coaches can swipe left and right.
Larry Bird: Career retrospective
As LFO once sang, “The great Larry Bird jersey number 33.” There have been many accolades for the man they call Larry Legend that go beyond being name dropped by the fourth or five most popular boy band of the turn of the millennium.
Celebrities who are Deadheads
Of all the jam bands, the Grateful Dead have the biggest, strongest following. No offense to Phish or their fans. Devoted fans of the band have been known as “Deadheads” since the 1970s, when some fans took to following the group around on tour.
The worst NBA contracts of all time
Now that the dust has settled on the NBA free-agency craziness, let's look back on some really bad deals.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 8, 2019
10 bold predictions for college basketball's second half
The second half of the men's college basketball season is in full swing. Conference races are heating up, and Zion Williamson remains the best — and most exciting — player in the country.
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