Bill Walton

Bill Walton is an American former professional basketball player who was part of the National Basketball Association (NBA), currently, he is a television sportscaster. He played college basketball under Coach John Wooden and the UCLA Bruins. Walton is also popularly known for leading the Portland Trail Blazers to an NBA championship in 1977 and later won with the Boston Celtics in 1993.

Walton’s early career in the NBA got off to a good start before being let down by multiple foot injuries. After retiring from the sport, he embarked on a career as a studio analyst and color commentator.

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Biography and Early Life

William Theodore Walton III was born on the 5^th of November, 1952 in La Mesa, California in the USA. He is the son of Gloria Anne Walton and William Theodore Walton. He had two brothers and a sister; Bruce, Andy, and Cathy. His father was a musician and social worker while his mother was a librarian.

Although his parents weren’t big fans of sports, Bill developed a love for sports together with his older brother, Bruce. Walton started playing organized basketball under Frank “Rocky” Graciano who was a coach at Walton’s elementary school. Walton described how he found a safe space in basketball because of how their coach emphasized on having when playing.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Bill Walton in 2021, and what is his height and weight? Well, Bill Walton’s age is 68 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 5 November 1952. Though, he is 6′ 11″ in feet and inches and 211 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 210 lbs in Pound and 95kg in Kilograms.

Education

Walton played basketball when he was in Helix High School in La Mesa. He played with his older brother Bruce, who was 6’6’’ and 250 pounds. Walton recalled how his Bruce would protect him when players from the opposing teams tried to get physical with him. Later on, Bruce went on to play for the Dallas Cowboys.

Walton accepted UCLA’s scholarship offer without thinking twice to play for the Bruins and Coach Wooden, who later became a lifetime mentor to Walton. He played for UCLA throughout his college life before being drafted into the NBA.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Walton’s first marriage was to Susan Guth from 1979 to 1989 and had four children together; Luke Walton, Nathan Walton, Chris Walton, and Adam Walton. He married his second wife, Lori Matsuoka, in 1991, and they currently reside in Walton’s hometown, San Diego. His son, Luke Walton, decided to take on the NBA like his father and won the NBA finals twice with the NBA Lakers. Currently, he is the head coach of the Sacramento Kings.

His other sons also played basketball but ended up trying alternative career paths and succeeding in them.

Is Bill Walton Gay?

No, Walton is not gay.

Professional Career

After graduating from high school, Walton went on to have an amazing career in college. His outstanding performance at UCLA led his team to a pair of NCAA national championships in 1972 and 1973. He was selected the Most Outstanding Player of both tournaments.

The Portland Trail Blazers selected Walton with the first pick in the 1974 NBA Draft. He led them to their first championship win in 1977 and was named the MVP of the season. Despite being incredibly talented and having an amazing run, Walton started having issues with being injured regularly. He was traded to the San Diego Clippers where he didn’t play much due to his injuries.

He was traded to the Boston Celtics in 1985 and won the NBA title with them in 1986. Walton retired in the 1985-86 season and embarked on a career as a television sportscaster. In 2016, Walton wrote the memoir, Back from the Dead.

Awards

Bill Walton is one of the most accomplished basketball players of all time. Here are some of the awards and honors that he has received:

• 2x NBA Champion (1977, 1986).
• NBA Finals MVP (1977).
• Basketball Hall of Fame.
• NBA Most Valuable Player (1978).

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Bill Walton in ’2021’

Walton’s career has been nothing short of phenomenal. He had a very good basketball career and now has a very good career as a television sportscaster. As of 2021, Walton has an estimated net worth of $25 Million.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• On Walton’s desk, there is a message from Coach Wooden saying: “To Bill Walton, it’s the things you learn after you know it all that count, John Wooden”.
• Bill and his son Luke were the first NBA father-son pair to have both won multiple NBA championships.

Bill Walton will forever be remembered as one of the best basketball players of all time. He was the inspiration to some of the greatest basketball players we have in our generation and even in previous generations.