Current：Home > NewsSocial media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: "One of a kind. Rest in peace." -FundPrime
Social media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: "One of a kind. Rest in peace."
View
Date：2025-04-17 15:31:25
NBA Hall of Famer and storied sports broadcaster Bill Walton passed away today at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer.
Walton was a dominant basketball player, earning a Finals MVP Award in 1977 with the Portland Trail Blazers and then following that championship up with a regular season MVP win in 1978. His love for the game was evident even after his career ended, when Walton turned to the broadcast booth. As a broadcaster, Walton was known for his eccentric style, legendary one-liners, and insightful commentary. He will be greatly missed.
Here are some reactions to Walton's passing from some of sports media's biggest figures.
NBA News:Kristaps Porzingis: Latest update on Boston Celtics center's injury and timeline
Sports world reacts to Bill Walton's death
NBA News:Dallas Mavericks take control of series vs. Minnesota Timberwolves with Game 3 win
veryGood！ (5)
Related
- The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
- 'I probably put my foot in my mouth': Zac Taylor comments on Ja'Marr Chase availability
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Premiere Date and New Look Revealed
- Loran Cole executed in murder of Florida State University student whose sister was raped
- Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes
- US Open favorite Alcaraz crashes out after a shocking straight-sets loss
- Military shipbuilder Austal says investigation settlement in best interest of company
- Wells Fargo employee found dead at office desk four days after clocking in
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- How to get rid of body odor, according to medical experts
Ranking
- 'No Good Deed': Who's the killer in the Netflix comedy? And will there be a Season 2?
- ABC’s rules for the Harris-Trump debate include muted mics when candidates aren’t speaking
- Steph Curry re-ups with Warriors, agreeing to one-year extension worth $62.58 million
- Nordstrom Rack Clear the Rack Sale: $9 Heels, $11 Shorts + Up to 94% Off Marc Jacobs, Draper James & More
- NFL Week 15 picks straight up and against spread: Bills, Lions put No. 1 seed hopes on line
- Leah Remini and Husband Angelo Pagán Break Up After 21 Years of Marriage
- One Tech Tip: How to get the most life out of your device
- Texas Attorney General Paxton sues to block gun ban at the sprawling State Fair of Texas
Recommendation
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
NCT's Jaehyun talks 'digging deeper' on his first solo album
US Open favorite Alcaraz crashes out after a shocking straight-sets loss
US Open Day 3 highlights: Coco Gauff cruises, but title defense is about to get tougher
The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Premiere Date and New Look Revealed
How Patrick Mahomes Helps Pregnant Wife Brittany Mahomes Not Give a “F--k” About Critics
Jeff Goldblum on playing Zeus in Netflix's 'KAOS,' singing on set with 'Wicked' co-stars