Current：Home > NewsSocial media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: "One of a kind. Rest in peace." -TrueNorth Capital Hub
Social media reacts to news of Bill Walton's passing: "One of a kind. Rest in peace."
View
Date：2025-04-20 03:59:06
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！ (867)
Related
- Toyota to invest $922 million to build a new paint facility at its Kentucky complex
- As Oil Demand Rebounds, Nations Will Need to Make Big Changes to Meet Paris Goals, Report Says
- Tens of millions across U.S. continue to endure scorching temperatures: Everyone needs to take this heat seriously
- Maluma Is Officially a Silver Fox With New Salt and Pepper Hairstyle
- A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
- Transcript: Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles on Face the Nation, July 16, 2023
- Federal Trade Commission's request to pause Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision during appeal denied by judge
- Titanic Director James Cameron Breaks Silence on Submersible Catastrophe
- Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
- 20,000 roses, inflation and night terrors: the life of a florist on Valentine's Day
Ranking
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Only Doja Cat Could Kick Off Summer With a Scary Vampire Look
- Transcript: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Face the Nation, July 16, 2023
- Why Kristin Cavallari Isn't Prioritizing Dating 3 Years After Jay Cutler Breakup
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Indian authorities accuse the BBC of tax evasion after raiding their offices
- For the First Time, Nations Band Together in a Move Toward Ending Plastics Pollution
- Northwestern fires baseball coach amid misconduct allegations days after football coach dismissed over hazing scandal
Recommendation
Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
One of the most violent and aggressive Jan. 6 rioters sentenced to more than 7 years
High-paying jobs that don't need a college degree? Thousands of them sit empty
Air India orders a record 470 Boeing and Airbus aircrafts
New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
-
One of the most violent and aggressive Jan. 6 rioters sentenced to more than 7 years
Inflation eased again in January – but there's a cautionary sign
Many U.K. grocers limit some fruit and veggie sales as extreme weather impacts supply