The Pac-12, UCLA, and NBA legend Bill Walton passed away on Monday, May 27 from cancer at the age of 71.
After an incredibly successful college, professional, and broadcast career, Walton cemented himself as a renowned figure on the national stage.
As fans reflect on Walton’s incredible career, many remember his vivacious personality and hilarious, and extremely quotable, takes on life and basketball.
So, here are some of the most Bill Walton-esque Bill Walton quotes of all tine.
“I lived to play basketball. Growing up as a kid, Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics were my favorite team. The way they played, the teamwork, the sacrifice, the commitment, the joy, the camaraderie, the relationship with the fans.”
“Bill Russell was my favorite player of all-time.”
“You don't win championships by just being normal, by just being average.”
“A lot of people understand what not saying anything means, so, in effect, not saying anything is really saying a lot.”
“Basketball is one of those rare opportunities where you can make a difference, not only for yourself, but for other people as well.”
“The great thing about being a broadcaster is you have this incredible responsibility to the people that make it all happen, the people that turn on the television set.”
“Life is easy when you're hot. But what happens when the ball bounces the other way? You just keep getting back up and climbing up.”
“I grew up in an non-athletic family, where my parents were interested in music, in literature, in education and art.”
“Music is critical in our lives and culture. It's the inspiration that drives us. It's also the window to our souls. It's a reflection as to who we are, what we stand for and where we're going.”