Bill Walton is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 10 seasons from 1974 to 1987.
He played college basketball at UCLA under legendary coach John Wooden, where he won three consecutive NCAA championships from 1972 to 1974.
Walton was selected as the number one overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
He won two NBA championships, one with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1977 and one with the Boston Celtics in 1986.
Walton was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1977 after leading the Trail Blazers to their first and only championship in franchise history.
He was a two-time NBA All-Star and was also named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1978.
Walton was known for his exceptional passing, rebounding, shot-blocking, and defense during his playing career.
He battled numerous foot injuries throughout his career, which limited his playing time and effectiveness on the court.
After retiring from basketball, Walton pursued a career in broadcasting and has worked as a television analyst for various networks, including ESPN and NBC.
Walton was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport of basketball.