Bill Walton Bio (Biography)
Real name:
William Theodore Walton III
Date of birth:
November 5. 1952
Place of birth:
La Mesa, California, USA
Astrology Sign:
Scorpio
Height:
6' 11" (2.11 m)
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Biography
One of NBA's 50 greatest players of all time, William Theodore Walton III was an early starter in basketball profession. A Varsity Player since his fourth grade, Walton led the 1971-1972 UCLA and considered to the cornerstone of the said two seasons.
Walton won three consecutive College Player of the Year Awards since he joined John Wooden's team (Portlan Trail Blazers) in the 70s. His perfectionism and dedication in the basketball field made him to be one of the highly regarded basketball player of all time.
Walton's passion in basketball almost hurt him more than other player could have imagined. There were series of physical injuries he experienced during the play off seasons, Walton's heroic basketball seasons totaled only 44% of his whole 13 year-career. However, these games were highly regarded for his impressive skills in both defense and offense, leading his team to multiple wins.
Walton's accidents in 1975-1976 seasons slowed him a bit in his profession. His numerous injuries were even before he was included in the NBA team. His determination to continue with his career ignored his doctors' advise not to play again. He played total of 14 games only in the 1979-1980 season prior to his operation. Walton desired more than just playing basketball in his 14-year career.
Winning is the name of the game for Walton despite his injured ankle. In 1990, Walton finally listened to his health issues. He retired in the profession after his attempted come back. Despite this major decision in his life, Walton was able to receive multiple awards in his basketball career. He was the recipient of the NBA Sixth Man Award, the only player to win both MVP and Sixth Man Award in the profession.
After he retired from the basketball profession, he switched to becoming a successful NBA commentator from 1990-2002.
Walton won three consecutive College Player of the Year Awards since he joined John Wooden's team (Portlan Trail Blazers) in the 70s. His perfectionism and dedication in the basketball field made him to be one of the highly regarded basketball player of all time.
Walton's passion in basketball almost hurt him more than other player could have imagined. There were series of physical injuries he experienced during the play off seasons, Walton's heroic basketball seasons totaled only 44% of his whole 13 year-career. However, these games were highly regarded for his impressive skills in both defense and offense, leading his team to multiple wins.
Walton's accidents in 1975-1976 seasons slowed him a bit in his profession. His numerous injuries were even before he was included in the NBA team. His determination to continue with his career ignored his doctors' advise not to play again. He played total of 14 games only in the 1979-1980 season prior to his operation. Walton desired more than just playing basketball in his 14-year career.
Winning is the name of the game for Walton despite his injured ankle. In 1990, Walton finally listened to his health issues. He retired in the profession after his attempted come back. Despite this major decision in his life, Walton was able to receive multiple awards in his basketball career. He was the recipient of the NBA Sixth Man Award, the only player to win both MVP and Sixth Man Award in the profession.
After he retired from the basketball profession, he switched to becoming a successful NBA commentator from 1990-2002.