My Bill Walton Moment Bill Walton the broadcaster and some of his most memorable moments on the mic

My Bill Walton Moment Bill Walton the broadcaster and some of his most memorable moments on the mic
Monday evening on PTI, in closing his appreciation of the now departed Bill Walton, Michael Wilbon said, “Everybody’s got a story.”

To that I can attest.

In ‘91 still recovering from major injury having been hit by a car while jogging, I finally made it to Freedom Hall for some Cardinal hoops. On crutches.

I was struggling down the steps to my seat. When Bill Walton, who was doing to game on TV, came walking up the aisle.

He stopped, and asked what happened, and how I was doing?

Walton knew about surgeries. He had, it’s reported 39. Foot problems. Leg problems. Broken back. He knew pain — until the end it is said — and such was his nature, he wanted to offer words of encouragement.

Which he did.

Hooks. Turn arounds. Lay ups.

Sure 6-8 Ronnie Robinson was not match. But, in a title game, 25/26 against Red Klotz would be impressive.

The Bruins didn’t win the title one season during Walton’s three years. In the four part 30 for 30 on Walton — watch it — he offers an explanation.