Current：Home > NewsSocial media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: "One of a kind. Rest in peace." -VitalWealth Strategies
Social media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: "One of a kind. Rest in peace."
View
Date：2025-04-14 15:32:41
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！ (22)
Related
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- Why do they give? Donors speak about what moves them and how they plan end-of-year donations
- Honda recalls select Accords and HR-Vs over missing piece in seat belt pretensioners
- Barnes’ TD, Weitz three field goals lift Clemson to 16-7 victory over rival South Carolina
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- Behind the Scenes Secrets of Frozen That We Can't Let Go
- Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s murder, stabbed in prison
- Terry Venables, the former England, Tottenham and Barcelona coach, has died at 80
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- Secrets You Never Knew About Britney Spears' ...Baby One More Time
Ranking
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Giving Tuesday: How to donate to a charity with purpose and intention
- 3-year-old shot and killed at South Florida extended stay hotel
- Archaeologists discover mummies of children that may be at least 1,000 years old – and their skulls still had hair on them
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- A high school girls basketball team won 95-0. Winning coach says it could've been worse
- BANG YEDAM discusses solo debut with 'ONLY ONE', creative process and artistic identity.
- Michigan-Ohio State: Wolverines outlast Buckeyes for third win in a row against rivals
Recommendation
Small twin
BANG YEDAM discusses solo debut with 'ONLY ONE', creative process and artistic identity.
Shania Twain makes performance debut in Middle East for F1 Abu Dhabi concert
Playing in the Dirty (NFC) South means team can win the division with a losing record
How effective is the Hyundai, Kia anti-theft software? New study offers insights.
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders out for season finale vs. Utah, freshman Ryan Staub starts
9-year-old girl killed by falling school gate in Arizona; sheriff says no criminal violations
Honda recalls select Accords and HR-Vs over missing piece in seat belt pretensioners