Bill Walton
Had no idea he was that sick.
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Oh man....what a colorful character. His 30/30 was terrific if you haven't watched it.
Changed how I felt about him.
As a kid growing up in Milwaukee and attending the occasional Bucks v. Celtics matchup, I often joined the crowd in heckling Walton every chance we had. I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, so I was just doing what everyone else was. Thing is, I continued to be meh towardsWalton as I got older, never being one for his sideline commentary talent. And I knew full well he was a Deadhead. I didn't like him, but never knew really why.
I had a sneaking suspicion I misread him completely and the 30/30 changed how I feel/felt about him. Helluva person. Family man, hard worker, no complaints, glass always half full, knows how to be happy. I can only hope for half as much for my kids. That's why this one hurts a bit. He was too young. The world needs more Bill Waltons.
RIP Bill Walton.