Sad news:Basketball Legend Bill Walton Passes Away at 71, Tributes Pour In…
Tributes for Bill Walton began shortly after the news broke on Monday that the NBA Hall of Famer had passed away at 71. Walton, known for winning two NCAA Championships at UCLA and two NBA titles in his professional career, is remembered as a transformative player and a joyful spirit who deeply loved basketball.
Walton spent only two seasons with the Celtics in Boston, serving as the sixth man for the 1985-86 championship team, which many consider the greatest in NBA history. Although he was nearing the end of his career with the Celtics, he made a significant impact on the team coming off the bench.
